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Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?
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I would not assume you are going to have serious side effects from aromatase inhibitors. It might be worth it to try. Many of us tolerate them well.
The other thing is that if a natural alternative is effective in shutting down adrenal estrogen, you will most likely have the same side effects since side effects are mainly, presumably, from estrogen deprivation.
As for DCIS, some cases are not being treated aggressively since it is a "precancer" technically, but every case is different. If you are not happy with a doc's recommendation, it is always reassuring to get another opinion (I got 4!).
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Thank you windyshores! I saw an oncologist last week and was not comfortable with how he acted or what he said. I got another recommendation from a friend (she’s a nurse) for another oncologist at the same facility but was hesitant to call. But now after reading your post saying you got 4 opinions, I have all the courage I need to make that appointment for a second opinion!
Thank you so much!