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

Posted by nanato6 @nanato6, Oct 12, 2018

Nanaloves: I’m about to start arimidex and just feel that the contraindications , bone issues etc. are overwhelming. I’m 70 years old, dodged a bullet I feel with zero stage DCIS but the follow up is pretty much no different then if it was more aggressive. I’ve just done 33 treatments of radiation and now they advise arimidex as a preventative. I’m not sure with the beginnings of arthritis and lower back. sensitivity already that I should take it. Anyone not take it and not have a recurrence within the 5 years.

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cctoo. Catherine Crowley | @cctoo | Jan 24, 2021

In reply to @mjay "Has anyone decided to forego Aromatase Inhibitors for treatment of ER+ BC Stage 1 and opted..." + (show)

I did....Dr. Said am now in remission....2016 was surgery. Took Beta Toucan from health food store.

mjay | @mjay | Jan 24, 2021

Has anyone decided to forego Aromatase Inhibitors for treatment of ER+ BC Stage 1 and opted for natural, plant-based AIs?

lisman1408 | @lisman1408 | Dec 11, 2020

Trixie, your wisdom and compassion for each of us here is truly a gift!

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Dec 11, 2020

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@jeaniebean
LOL!!!

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Dec 11, 2020

@elizm
That's so sweet of you all....my motto is don't let the guy with the scythe and cowl catch up to you....keep moving and don't let him get on the drop on you!!!

sparklegram | @sparklegram | Dec 11, 2020

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Agreed!!!!!

elizm | @elizm | Dec 11, 2020

In reply to @trixie1313 "@jeaniebean On top of everything else, I had a stroke this year that affected my right..." + (show)

@trixie1313
Dear, dear Trixie. You have been put through the tortures of the damned these past years, yet you remain upbeat and supportive of us all. You are my role model for loving kindness and resilience. We are blessed by your indomitable spirit.

jeaniebean | @jeaniebean | Dec 11, 2020

No, I am a Canucklehead from the north!

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Dec 11, 2020

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@jeaniebean
Are you British? My mother was Australian so we know about boxing day, but a lot of Americans don't!

jeaniebean | @jeaniebean | Dec 11, 2020

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Unfortunately the oncos have a very narrow field of vision. I learned way more from people going through it. I am searching for a doctor that understands. I have a male family doctor that is struggling because his wife also has it. I would like to find a female with knowledge of cancer and not afraid to try natural alternatives..... The oncos are textbook. So much knowledge on here! Together, we can cope thru it all. Alone is very hard!