HR+ HER2-

Is tamoxifen alone enough after early breast cancer?

Diagnosed recently. Had a lumpectomy. 1.8cm. Grade 2. Low mitosis. Nothing else showed on scans. But post surgery was a gut punch. Very wide margins. No lvi. But 1 of 2 nodes had 2.5mm deposit. The surgeon said it was highly unexpected. 5 percent chance she would find a node. I went from feeling so confident to feeling terrified I’ll die from this. I’m pre meno. They are running on onco. Want to do chemo if it’s 16 or higher. And ofs. Only tamoxifen if under 16. Im worried if thats enough.

Does letrozole cause urinary incontinence and urgency?

I had very light urine leakage before starting letrozol. It has worsened a good bit. I also have increased urgency. Has anyone else had this and do you have any helpful advice?

What supplements help with PCOS and cancer?

What supplements are you all on to help you? I have PCOS as well and need something and was thinking about going on something like myo-inositol & d-chiro-inositol blend 40 1 ratio...

Is Nutrafol safe to take with anastrozole?

Hi. I am on anastrozole and the side effects are managable except for the hair loss. I asked my oncologist about nutrafol but didn’t get a real clear answer if it was ok to take. Is anyone else using it ? Thanks Sandra

Can Radiation Make Parkinson's Symptoms Worse?

I am two weeks post 5 day radiation for stage one. Lumpectomy on May 15. I am 75 anf have Parkinson’s for 12 years. I feel like the radiation has really hit my PD so hard. Anyone else experience this?

What should I expect from CMF chemotherapy cycles 2-6?

Is anyone on the CMF chemo treatment? I am having my second tomorrow and would love to know what to expect for 2-6!

Can aromatase inhibitors cause severe side effects?

I had Onco testing twice Both times specimen results were inconclusive. Not enough cells! SO oncologist put my numbers through a Univ of Pittsburgh algorithm and decided I probably could avoid chemo. So moved to radiation mapping BUT then I apparently have a wonky rib cage exposing too much of my lung for safety so no radiation Now I’m relying on Aromatase inhibitor drugs which are ruining my quality of life. 😩

Does PROTEXI cancer vaccine work with hormone therapy for breast cancer?

I have Stage III hormone-positive breast cancer and am currently on ribociclib along with other hormone therapies. I just read about an experimental cancer vaccine called PROTEXI that uses our existing COVID-19 immune memory to help fight breast cancer. The research showed promise for breast cancer patients, though it's still in early stages and clinical trials are just beginning. It might be years before this approach becomes available, but it could potentially work alongside existing treatments to help our immune systems better recognize and attack cancer cells. I'd love to connect with others who have similar diagnoses: • Have you heard about or participated in any immunotherapy research for hormone-positive breast cancer? • What has your experience been like combining different treatments for Stage III breast cancer? Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260727/New-cancer-vaccine-harnesses-COVID-19-immune-memory-to-fight-tumors.aspx

News-Medical

New cancer vaccine harnesses COVID-19 immune memory to fight tumors

In a discovery that could redefine the future of cancer immunotherapy, scientists from Celloram Inc., University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University have developed a novel cancer vaccine platform that transforms the impact of the largest immunological event in modern history – a synchronized mass immune memory generated through SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination – into a powerful ally against cancer.

Is anyone taking Verzenio for breast cancer?

Verzenio- anybody on it? I started it a week and a half ago. The first week the side effects were as expected. Like clockwork last Friday I got much worse and by Sunday I had what felt like a bad diverticulitis flare, I had a fever, nausea and extreme lethargy. I stopped taking it and went to the Dr Monday. He told me to stop taking it for now ran a lot of blood tests and ordered a ct scan of my abdomen. Has anyone had a similar experience. I’m afraid to start it again.

Does Afinitor work for metastatic breast cancer?

I am about to start my third line of treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Ibrance worked for 15 months followed by Piqray/Truqap for two years. Truqap has lost its effectiveness, and two options were considered: Afinitor with fulvestrant or Xeloda oral chemo. I opted for Afinitor and would like to hear from others re: side effects, effectiveness, etc. Thanks.