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caya · 04-12-2018, 07:29 PM

I think each case has to be looked at individually - my onc. took me off at 5 years, (in July 2012, so nearly 6 years ago). I was nervous when many studies showed 10 years to be "better" - but my onc. said that for me, being stage 1, no nodes, etc. and the fact that I had developed osteoporosis, which runs in my family, the risks of doing 5 years outweighed any supposed benefits.
I felt so much better once I was off the Femara, I guess when you're on it, you "push through" feeling pretty crappy etc. My onc. reminded me that the AIs are very strong drugs, and there are risks taking them too, along with all the lovely side effects. So I do the best I can, and hope for the best.
Trisha, is this a new study showing that 5 years is sufficient? Again, I think a lot depends on your individual diagnosis - stage 1,2, or 3? Many nodes involved etc.

all the best
caya

04-12-2018, 07:29 PM	#8
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: Aromasin 8 or 10 years? I think each case has to be looked at individually - my onc. took me off at 5 years, (in July 2012, so nearly 6 years ago). I was nervous when many studies showed 10 years to be "better" - but my onc. said that for me, being stage 1, no nodes, etc. and the fact that I had developed osteoporosis, which runs in my family, the risks of doing 5 years outweighed any supposed benefits. I felt so much better once I was off the Femara, I guess when you're on it, you "push through" feeling pretty crappy etc. My onc. reminded me that the AIs are very strong drugs, and there are risks taking them too, along with all the lovely side effects. So I do the best I can, and hope for the best. Trisha, is this a new study showing that 5 years is sufficient? Again, I think a lot depends on your individual diagnosis - stage 1,2, or 3? Many nodes involved etc. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!! Last edited by caya; 04-15-2018 at 09:02 AM..