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Gerri,
I was 53 when I got diagnosed in 2005 but not yet menopausal. Although my last period was during my first chemo cycle (July 05) and, despite my age, my oncologist kept me on tamoxifen for a full two years and checked my levels at least twice during that time. My doc had heard several stories at conferences about women regaining ovarian function after being switched to an AI and he wanted to be absolutely certain that I was truly postmenopausal before moving me from tamoxifen. So, he was very cautious about that move, although very aggressive with my main treatment (herceptin in 05 for stage 1). I do not know whether this helps or not. I am now on Femara- seem to be doing o.k. with it so far.
Best,
Karen
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