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TSund · 11-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Karen, do you know why your dr is recommending aromasin over femara or arimidex?

Debbie,

Thanks for the informative post. Things are that much more confusing for those on the "cusp" of menopause.

I think I posted on this website my speculation about the tamoxifen metabolizers and the study stats.

Are there any minuses perceived about having an ooph? I always thought it sounded like a pretty good idea, but two doctors have discouraged it in Ruth's case.

We also have the situation of "changing PR status" of the original biopsy vs the post chemo/surgery one.

What are the longest term Tamoxifen vs AI studies available? I wonder if the stats will change in those crucial post ER treatment years. (crucial for those with ER+ bc)

TRS

TRS

11-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Karen, do you know why your dr is recommending aromasin over femara or arimidex? Debbie, Thanks for the informative post. Things are that much more confusing for those on the "cusp" of menopause. I think I posted on this website my speculation about the tamoxifen metabolizers and the study stats. Are there any minuses perceived about having an ooph? I always thought it sounded like a pretty good idea, but two doctors have discouraged it in Ruth's case. We also have the situation of "changing PR status" of the original biopsy vs the post chemo/surgery one. What are the longest term Tamoxifen vs AI studies available? I wonder if the stats will change in those crucial post ER treatment years. (crucial for those with ER+ bc) TRS TRS __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest. Last edited by TSund; 11-14-2008 at 04:07 PM..