Doing Well on Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
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I can share a positive update here. I’m getting close to my 4 year mark on anastrozole and still NED. My daily side effects continue to be mild to none. I’m super aware of osteoporosis. I’ll get my next bone density scan in May, but I with Prolia did actually improve between my baseline and 2 years after starting AIs. I have had Signatera monitoring since immediately after finishing RT and had another negative result this fall. I will be on the 10 year plan since my BCI (Breast Cancer Index) showed both high risk of recurrence and high benefit from continuing AIs.
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I am also on Arimidex for 10 years based on the Breast Cancer Index test and have about one more year to go. I’ve been taking the Prolia injections every 6 months since starting the AI. I’m also seeing an endocrinologist once a year and will transition to his care re: Prolia after my oncologist releases me. I’ve gone from osteoporosis to osteopenia so the injections are working. I’ve tolerated it all pretty well. The endo monitors my progress through annual blood tests, It’s really difficult to know whether my aches and pains are from older age, osteoarthritis, Arimidex, or a combination of all three, it is what it is. Love to all. 💕
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