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Aromatase Inhibitors
Just need some help in deciding on the next step, in Feb I was diagnosed with IDC ER, PR + HER2-, & DCIS in my right breast, no lymph nodes involved. I had surgery & have just completed 15 days radiot...
This is only my opinion, but if I was in your situation I wouldn’t take them. It sounds like your cancer was early stage, and the least aggressive type. Hormone blockers don’t always greatly decrease the chance of recurrence. For me, it was only 4% benefit and so I came off them after getting high blood pressure amongst other bad side effects. I think sometimes we have to also consider other aspects of our health that are just as important, such as heart health, and so in this instance I wouldn’t risk that.
It is a difficult decision though and your body, so I hope you find the right answer and are confident in it 🌸.