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Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 22, 2023 | Replies (104)

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@raebaby

Thanks! I don't care much about preventing a tumor by taking anti-estrogens because they make me an irritated , emotional mess.. As I've said, I could die a few years from now anyway and these years hopefully, will be good ones. For instance, I'm 80 years old (a widow of almost 3 years )and traveling to visit my boyfriend from the 8th grade who ,as they said in the 20's, thinks I'm, "the cats meow." I'm just going to try to have fun. I live very well , have 4 great kids with college degrees and good jobs. I was able to give them money for down payments on their houses and here in California and Oregon, real estate has been a winner for us all.. My ducks are in line. ((knock on wood.)

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I am 70 with three kids in transition, nowhere near having houses or family. That is exactly the kind of personal consideration that comes into play. If I were you, I would feel the same 🙂

I don't have an opinion (for anyone else but myself) about the anti-hormone therapy, but my oncology surgeon told me that many older women skip them for myriad reasons, the primary one being 'quality time remaining' versus side effects. Have fun at the reunion!