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kari · 11-13-2008, 05:21 PM

In a couple of weeks, I will be seeing my onc for a three-month check up. I have been on tamoxifen for two years, and at that time we will be discussing whether or not to switch to an AI. I have been menopausal (chemo-induced?) since April '06. My question is, what are the risks/benefits of switching to an AI--specifically Exemestane (Aromasin)? I seem to be tolerating the Tamoxifen fairly well, the main side effects being hot flashes and mild nausea. Can anyone offer any thoughts/advice? I would prefer to stay on Tamox., providing it would be as effective as Aromasin.
I was peri-menopausal at age 46 when dx'd in Dec '05 with IDC, Stage T2N1, PR+/ER+/Her2+++. Treated with mastectomy, AC/Taxol chemo, local radiotherapy and Herceptin, then started Tamoxifen Nov '06.
Thanks for any input.

~Karen~

11-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
kari Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 48	Tamoxifen or AI? In a couple of weeks, I will be seeing my onc for a three-month check up. I have been on tamoxifen for two years, and at that time we will be discussing whether or not to switch to an AI. I have been menopausal (chemo-induced?) since April '06. My question is, what are the risks/benefits of switching to an AI--specifically Exemestane (Aromasin)? I seem to be tolerating the Tamoxifen fairly well, the main side effects being hot flashes and mild nausea. Can anyone offer any thoughts/advice? I would prefer to stay on Tamox., providing it would be as effective as Aromasin. I was peri-menopausal at age 46 when dx'd in Dec '05 with IDC, Stage T2N1, PR+/ER+/Her2+++. Treated with mastectomy, AC/Taxol chemo, local radiotherapy and Herceptin, then started Tamoxifen Nov '06. Thanks for any input. ~Karen~ __________________ Karen "The Good Lord gave us mountains, so we could learn how to climb!"