Evista

My Gyn has suggested I take Evista.  My mother died in 1981 at age 60 from metastatic intraductal breast ca.  My   sister was <48 yrs old when she was diagnosed with tubular breast ca.  My paternal grandmother had breast ca and my paternal aunt had both brests remved for breast ca.  I had testing for the BRAC gene and it was negative.  I am unsure if I should take the Evista with it's risk of DVT's, wt gain and joint pain.  Should I see an Oncologist for an opinion?  I am now 56 yrs old and don't know what to do-  JMD

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Evista not only reduces the chance of spinalfracture / osterporosis but also lowers the risk of invasive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It does NOT however treat breast cancer or lower the risk of all types. I'm not quite understanding why you would be reluctant to take this drug or why you would consider consulting an oncologist since you didn't mention any personal history of BC or having been treated for it. Until you actually start the drug you wouldn't know if the side effects would be a problem for you or not. All women do not experience the same degree of discomfort.   Regards ...