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aromatase inhibitor (AI) like femara

aromatase inhibitor (AI) like femara

After double mastectomies and 6 mos. of chemo for estrogen positive and a triple negative BC (2), I am scheduled for 5 years of an AI.  Because of the bad side effects I read about, I do not want to do this third treatment.  Please tell me what the absolute survival benefit of using an AI are.  My est. tumor was 2.2 cm with 3 positive nodes.
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Hi,
I had a lumpectomy and am 1 week into radiation treatments.  Afterward my Oncologist wants me to start Femara.  I think I remember her saying it will lower risk another 20%, but am not sure.  I don't want the radiation or the Femara due to risk factors, but the risk of not taking the treatment bothers me more.  I am still looking  for a clinical trial with an option that does not involve so many side effects.  I would love to find a clinical trial involving Monoclonal Antibodies.  If you decide to start Femara go to the web site for a free Femara Voucher for a 30 day supply, I just did.

Good Luck to you, and please write me if you find an option to Femara.
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