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Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 15, 2023 | Replies (146)
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Hi there , I thought for Estrogen positive post menopausal women don’t use Tamaxofin but only The aromatase Inhibitors . Due to the estrogen no longer being produced by ovaries. did they say why they put you on tamaxofin in 2021 when you where post menopausal? I was recently diagnosed . Am age 50 post menopause and even my second and third opinion doctors say I would be on Aromatse inhibitor as not a candidate for Tamoxifen. I will be getting a mastectomy in the right breast .

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karin5 | @karin5 | Aug 26, 2023

Hi-thanks for your reply. Aromatase inhibitors we’re suggested in 2021, but due to my already osteopenia and age and possible side effects listed of AIs it was my not so wise choice to take Tamoxifen. Did feel it directly affected the estrogen receptor of the tumor.
Now realize not all side effects listed will occur and are to be weighed against the beneficial effect of the drug.
I now started the AI and will follow my oncologist’s other suggestions at our next meeting. Am following a heathy vegetarian diet too.
50 is very young and besides doing thorough research and having a trusted and knowledgeable oncologist , we can only do what is best for our individual cases.
Wishing you all the very best and future communication 💕

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