prolonged use of aromatase inhibitors after 5 years

[Lien]

Hi all,

Over the next couple of months I'm going to have to make up my mind about continuing on an AI, after 5 years.

I'm trying to make a pro's and con's list. Could you help me add to it?

Pro:
A sense of "doing something" to keep breastcancer away
Possible protection against recurrence
I don't have problems with side effects, they are mild
I forgot my Zoladex shot in June and my periods haven't returned, so I'm probably post-menopausal anyway (just had a bloodtest today)

Con:
Oestrogen may protect me against heart disease and other ailments
No More Pills
There's a chance that AI's may upregulate the Her2 pathway
We don't know about the long term effects yet

Any other reasons why I should or shouldn't?
Any references or new research I should read?

Thanks for your help

Love

Jacqueline