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Genetic testing for breast cancer Revised guidelines
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 26, 2022 | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
There are several threads on Mayo Connect dealing wiith aromatase inhibitors and many posts that cite supporting studies (so not only anecdotal, though any pattern of anecdotal reporting is worth a consideration in my opinion, but just a "consideration").
I have two friends who took aromatase inhibitors for 5 years with no cognitive effects that they, or their friends, noticed. The drugs do have side effects that need some attention, like accelerated loss of bone density as estrogen production is blocked so the 'estrogen shield' that women still producing estrogen have is lost. So it's a good idea to have a current DEXA so bone density can be monitored more closely and addressed if necessary.
I hope you ask your oncologist for a list of every kind of support available for cancer patients. There usually a lot, especially for breast cancer survivors. You have a lot of responsibilities and deserve all the help you can get and it's out there. Some will be online or by phone but nonetheless valuable.
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Thank you, Yes my Dr is scheduling a Bone density scan for July 1 as my last one was 4 years ago. I have received some support information from the Dr's ( Im still under the care of my Surgical oncologist as well as now the medical oncologist as well). One of the reasons I chose Duke for my care is how comfortable I have become with their services dealing with my husband for over 5 years now and for my kiddo. I have always felt like you matter with the providers, you dont ever feel like your taking up their time, your a real person not a tick on their list of appts. Teir medical equipment and labs are great. I will be honest and say I havent spent much time on their Cancer site yet. (unfortunately besides my ordeal we have had a few big family issues to deal with during this same time) however they have an entire section for services, groups, support etc on the DukeCancerInsitite.org That I will be delving into. Phone or virtual is not an issue for me. Sometimes that can help because it is a 90 minute ride to get there.