Aromatase Inhibitors
Hi everyone I am looking for an Oncologist in Melbourne who would keep me on Anastrozole for at least 7.5 years rather than my present Oncologist who is firmly sticking to the 5 year treatment. I w...
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@berry
I agree with @Cath62. I have been with my MELBOURNE oncologist for 10 years and think he is good, also very up to date with research. But I could not, and would not pre-empt his recommendations for any patient. I will
have been on Letrozole for 10 years come May (and will stop then) but that’s his recommendation for me, with my cancer, my age, my risks. I assume you have asked your oncologist why he/she wants to stick to 5 years and there is some disagreement between you. A second opinion might help clarify matters, one way or another. Best wishes.
I agree with @Cath62. I have been with my MELBOURNE oncologist for 10 years and think he is good, also very up to date with research. But I could not, and would not pre-empt his recommendations for any patient. I will
have been on Letrozole for 10 years come May (and will stop then) but that’s his recommendation for me, with my cancer, my age, my risks. I assume you have asked your oncologist why he/she wants to stick to 5 years and there is some disagreement between you. A second opinion might help clarify matters, one way or another. Best wishes.