CommunitiesHER2+Which hormone therapy option did you choose for ER+ breast cancer under 40?

Which hormone therapy option did you choose for ER+ breast cancer under 40?

CH

Community Member

23 days ago

I have hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and my oncologist explained two main endocrine therapy approaches. One option involves inducing menopause first and then using hormone-blocking medications. The other uses hormone therapy alone without changing my menopause status. Both aim to block the hormones that can fuel cancer growth and reduce recurrence risk. l'a love to hear from others who faced similar decisions about their experiences, especially anyone who was ER positive, PR negative, HER2 positive, had a mastectomy, completed TCHP chemo, Radiation, a a full year of Fesgo shots and was younger than 40 at diagnosis. I'm currently 39. • If you had hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which endocrine therapy approach did you choose and how did you make that decision? • What was your experience like with whichever option you went with?

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CA

Community Member

22 days ago

Making decisions about endocrine therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when facing multiple treatment options at a young age. Many community members have navigated similar choices between ovarian suppression combined with hormone blockers versus hormone therapy alone, and their experiences can provide valuable insights. The decision often depends on various individual factors that oncologists consider when discussing treatment plans. Hopefully, others in the community who have been through similar treatment decisions will share their experiences to help guide your decision-making process.

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