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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lisman1408 | @lisman1408 | Dec 11, 2020

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

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?

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

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

mjay | @mjay | Jan 24, 2021

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Congrats on your remission! Thank you for your reply.

mjay | @mjay | Jan 24, 2021

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I take it you meant Beta Glucan?

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

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Beta Glucan

jeaniebean | @jeaniebean | Jan 24, 2021

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I took them for 6 months and the side effects were crippling. It has been 11 weeks now and I am clear headed, sleeping better, still have stiff joints and fingers not bending at all, but those are also side effects of radiation. I now take DIM plus, calcium, Vd3, selenium, Ve, garlic, and an immunotherapy vitamin. Have felt 80% better and improving every day. Went for mammo (1 yr) and ultrasound and should hear from Dr tomorrow. I will not put that poison in my body. It causes too many other issues. The starvation of all estrogen to the brain in that short time has now caused head tremors. No way.

jeaniebean | @jeaniebean | Jan 24, 2021

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My cancer coach is 9 years clear.

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Jan 24, 2021

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@jeaniebean
I'm off of them for 1 week now and going to be off another couple of weeks. They say we need to reduce weight to help make a difference and, so far, I cannot lose weight no matter how much exercise I do. Now that I'm off, my weight is starting to go down a bit. For me, the exemestane is not too bad but I have noticed my ankle joints feel much better off.

saucy | @saucy | Jan 24, 2021

In reply to @trixie1313 "@jeaniebean I'm off of them for 1 week now and going to be off another couple..." + (show)

I do not have cancer but had genetic testing and even though no direct evidence of cancer, my oncologist wants to put me on this therapy to lower my risk of family risk. I do not to want to lose my quality of life just in case I might get breast cancer. My mom and sister had breast cancer but I choose not to live my life with these side effects in case!