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Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 12, 2023 | Replies (13)
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@jaynep

May I ask why Tamoxifen and not an aromatase inhibitor? We’re the same age and I thought Tamoxifen was usually for those who are not yet post-menopausal. I had a mastectomy after two lumpectomies because my surgeon couldn’t get clean margins. I hope all goes well for you.

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cgraft | @cgraft | Jan 24, 2023

I can not take the other hormone therapy drugs because I have osteoporosis and those drugs cause bone loss.

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mpirruccel | @mpirruccel | Jan 25, 2023

I was diagnosed at age 70 with a 3 mm size tomorrow, all removed with biopsy but had lumpectomy. Clear margins, no nodes involved. I have osteopenia and taking arimidex for at least 5 years but also taking fosamax to help prevent excessive bone loss from arimidex. Arimidex because I am post menopausal. Fosamax for 2 years then reassess as both AI and Fosamax give joint pain. Just starting otc turmeric for joint pain. No chemotherapy needed and chose no radiation.

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