Extensive DCIS
Dear fellow members, I was diagnosed with left breast DCIS 7 weeks ago. I’ve had 3 ops in this time to try and get it all. Unfortunately results yesterday from 3rd op show it is still throughout al...
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Thanks @jennyss, I will ask my doctor about this. I know my DCIS is ER and PR negative so I don't know if that will have an impact. I have put on my list of questions!jennyss said:Dear @Leach , AI's are aromatase inhibitors, a type of hormone therapy drug used to treat breast cancer in women. loAI's lower estrogen levels by stopping an enzyme in fat tissue (called aromatase) from changing other hormones into estrogen. (Estrogen can fuel the growth of breast cancer cells.)
I have been on an AI, anastrozole for five years now with no problems. And by the way, I did get this info from 'Dr Google'! Also I had a lumpectomy, so just a bit flatter on one side, but hardly noticeable.
from jennyss in Western NSW
Many thanks X