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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)
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@beet8881 have you considered the Breast Cancer Index test? It uses your post surgical specimens to test your risk of recurrence and whether there is benefit to extended therapy with aromatase inhibitors. The test is done after 5 years of meds. Mine said high risk but not further benefit so I stopped letrozole.

My doc didn't know about it even though it is in the NCCN guidelines. I called the BCI company and got the paperwork and took it to my doc.

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anjalima | @anjalima | Mar 7, 2023

I’m constantly amazed at the self advocacy, needed by survivors, to advance their treatment concerns. On two occasions I have “ taught “ docs well known facts. It’s very concerning. It’s a very complicated subject and I imagine with so much information it’s hard for a human being with a like outside of their medical office to keep up.

So… thank you for this wonderful group of survivors as we journey on! 🌸

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beet8881 | @beet8881 | Mar 13, 2023

Thanks. I have not heard of BCI. Sounds like a good idea. I have an appointment with my (new) 7th Oncologist in April and will ask.

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