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...
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Hello @WhiteLight,
Yes, those splints and supports do get in the way. That’s probably why I was told to wear them at night, but I did try to wear them during the day too, just not as successfully for obvious reasons.
Yes, those splints and supports do get in the way. That’s probably why I was told to wear them at night, but I did try to wear them during the day too, just not as successfully for obvious reasons.
I do feel that the brain fog is lifting. Slowly, but surely. Overall, I feel fantastic compared to what I felt like on these AIs. I am taking natural supplements and doing other things to avoid a recurrence. I want to also get myself on cannabis oil, as that’s supposed to kill cancer cells amongst other things.
I do understand why you want to stay on them for 5 years. They feel like a security. It’s the reason I went on them too. But they’re not as helpful as I initially thought. My onco told me they only benefit me by 4%, so they’re not really ‘life savers’ and sadly, lots of women have had recurrences even after being on them for years. This helped me make my decision.
I want to be really honest and say I don’t agree that your GP has the right to say that. GPs are not specialised in this field, and shouldn’t be giving out that kind of advice, in my opinion only. And there’s always other options. So, I’d rather listen to your oncologist than your GP. These pills really can cause damage and sneakily too.
However, if you choose to stay on them, definitely ask to try another AI. It can make a difference in your symptoms for the better, and it doesn’t cost you anything really.
Good luck with it all, these are such tough decisions to make 🤍.