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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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@kathyomaha55 after 5 years , I’m assuming with this dr. I would think they’d be more compassion. What was the reasoning for her to recommend another 5 yrs? I find it interesting that a Dr recommends a continuous of medication for 5 yrs But refuses a test that would give information If continuing would be of benefit. That does not make any sense to me. Well if this BCI testing is important to you, as it will give you more information, you should follow up with the facilities management or if she is private practice have you primary care order it. Be proactive for your Health and well being. Good luck & Blessings.
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I agree it was really frustrating to not be allowed to get this test. It did not make any sense to me either. My original Oncologist had retired - so I filtered thru several replacements this last year. I wonder if I had the first one - who I really liked - if she would have explained more to me. I had Stage 1 IDC with no lymph node involvement. I got the Oncodx Type test & was a 22. So I could skip chemo but had lumpectomy & radiation. When the final doctor I saw told me that another 5 yrs would only reduce my reoccurrence by < 3% - it only confirmed my resolve to stop at 5 years. ONE other thing: Apparently all AI drugs (not sure if this includes Tamfoxin) - causes CATARACTS - makes the grow faster. After 5 years I now need cataract surgery as well. I'm 68.