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| 3/28/2012 | I had a 6mm idc. Lumpectomy. No node involvement. Clear margins. 5 day Mammosite radiation. 2 1/2 years on Tamoxifen & 1 year on Femara. Oncotype Dx score of 9. Having a lot of painful joint/muscles on Femara. I am on a vacation now with Oncologists approval and feeling so much better. Would it be okay to just not take anything anymore? | ||
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| 3/28/2012 | this really requires a thoughtful discussion with your medical oncologist. as you know the standard of care is to be on these meds at least 5 years. The oncotypeDX score was based on the assumption that you would be taking hormonal therapy for 5 years too. your oncologist can compare risk/benefit for you comparing quality of life with risk of recurrence. call and ask him. | ||
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