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All 3 opinions I received were adamant that I had a much better survival if I remained postmenopausal post chemo and able to take an AI. All 3 also said being er/pr+ and her2+ was not even a candidate for Tamoxifin. They highly suggested that I take action so that my periods would not return after chemo. Choices were lupron injections or having ovaries removed. I took lupron every 2 (or 3) mos. as soon as my chemo ended until I had my ovaries removed 6 mos. later. I was done having kids, so the decision was easy for me and the oopherectomy was easy!!
Just the other day, I asked the onc what happens after 5 years on Femara and he said M.D. Anderson has released positive studies over 8 years and feels that by the time I reach 5 years (3more) that the standard will be 10 years!!
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