Seeking advice on endocrine therapy options for triple positive breast cancer

I’m older than you sweetheart and am so sorry you’re having to go through this at your age. I was past the menopause when I was diagnosed so was put on Arimidex when I started Herceptin. Tamoxifen never came up as an option so can’t speak to any opinion on that but Arimidex hasn’t been so bad. I’m creaky but I think I was creaky before too. ;-) We’re here for you!

I'm also triple positive, ER 91-100%. I thought chemo pushed me into menopause last year, but alas, she started to rear her ugly head in June! I fully expect to be on Tamoxifen for 10 years. I take it religously everyday. When I started to get my period, my oncologist asked if my hot flashes were subsiding. I said, yeah, as a matter of fact I haven't had one in a while. She said my ovaries are recovering from chemo and I'm making estrogen again. I said, the tamoxifin is still the right drug? She gave me a confident yes. All that being said, you have to be comfortable and confident with your treatment plan. There is never any harm in getting a second opinion.

I’m triple positive & my doctor put me on ovarian suppression & AI. I get a Zoladex injection at my doctors office every 4 weeks & I take Anastrazole daily. My doctor said if I can’t tolerate this then we will try tamoxifen.

Hola

Making treatment decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when weighing different therapy options and their potential impacts on quality of life. It sounds like having open conversations with your oncologist about your concerns and the research you've found could help clarify the best path forward for your specific situation. Many community members have navigated similar decisions about endocrine therapy approaches, and their experiences might offer valuable insights as you work through this choice with your medical team.