Has anyone else declined Tamoxifen after DCIS breast cancer treatment?

This is such an important question that many people face after DCIS treatment. The decision about post-treatment medications is deeply personal and involves weighing various factors with your medical team. Hearing from others in similar situations can provide valuable perspective as you navigate this choice - hopefully some community members will share their experiences and reasoning to help inform your discussions with your healthcare providers.

I am taking an aromatase inhibitor. If it lowers my risk of a DCIS recurrence or a new invasive cancer, i will take the medication, stay in contact with my treatment team and deal with any side effects.

I would like to hear more on this because I am faced with a decision about Tamoxifen myself. Thanks

Ive had gi symptoms, resolved by taking the pill in the evening. Increased joint pain (have pre existing osteoarthritis), which I still sometimes struggle with; Claritin helps some. Oncology says i can try a washout followed by a change in aromatase inhibitor. I use topical minoxidil to avoid hair thinning. Am on my second year of anastrozole..

I am a 2b. Er/Pr+ HER2-. I choose a double mastectomy and had 15 days of hyper-fractionated radiation. Onco score 17. I decided not to take Letrozole. Two many questions not enough strong answers from oncology. I asked about Metformin since it regulates blood sugar with no side effects. I need to find an integrative onco to prescribe.