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Switching from AI to Tamoxifen - Bone loss

simonerc
simonerc Member Posts: 155
in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hi,

I just met with a new oncologist after the retirement of my previous one. I have been on an Aromatase Inhibitor for six years with worsening bone loss. Taking Fosamax. The new oncologist suggests switching to Tamoxifen. Total treatment time would be 8 years vs. target of 7 if I stay on AI. Has anyone had or considered making the switch? Has anyone here done this? How did it go for you?
Thanks so much for your thoughts and insights!

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  • chilly67
    chilly67 Member Posts: 1

    I started on Tamoxifen was on for 4 1/2 years had a reoccurrence, had radiation then switched to Anastrazole. I‘be been on this for 2 years they want me on for 10 but my bones won’t make it!! Osteopenia in hip, osteoporosis in spine.

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