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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rosiebee | @rosiebee | 2 hours ago

Hi, I am just joining today. It is recommended that I start with anastrozole after my radiation. So I have a few weeks (15 treatments) until I need to decide.
I was at the medical oncologist yesterday and I am trying to weigh the risk-benefits of the side effects.

In the long run is it worse to have the DCIS come back or have osteoporosis?

It doesn't make sense to me to be potentially miserable for the next 5 years for a chance of something that isn't life threatening returning.
Is anyone checking out natural ways to lower estrogen without the side effects?