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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
tenayalake86
I am 81 and they gave me radiation for 5 days, I was to take the pill after
radiation but after reading all about each pill, there all in the same family
and block the estrogen. the reporting from this site I decided my quality of
life is more important than feeling bad every day. I chose not to take any pills,
they will check me every 6 months, and as you get older the slower it grows if
it should come back.
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Thank you for your reply. I am leaning against continuing anastrozole. I am 74 and have twice had to stop taking it due to anxiety and severe joint pain. I am currently off it until I see the oncologist next month. I have also researched the side effects of both anastrozole and letrozole. Both have many negative side effects. I wish I could continue but, as you have said, quality of life enters into my decision. Good luck to you.