Good News for Young Breast Cancer Patients Who Want Children

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SG

Community Member

3 years ago

Have you all noticed the news about the trial that showed that younger women who get diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer can take a break from hormone therapy to have a baby?! My heart breaks every time I see a young breast cancer patient sitting in the waiting room and this news just makes my heart happy. 👶

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This is truly encouraging news for younger patients navigating the challenging balance between cancer treatment and family planning. The research findings offer hope that it may be possible to safely pause hormone therapy for pregnancy in certain situations, which represents an important development for those facing these difficult decisions. This kind of progress in understanding treatment flexibility can provide much-needed options for patients who are weighing their future family goals alongside their cancer care.

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KM

Community Member

6 months ago

Yes! The POSITIVE trial. It is such wonderful news and provides hope for so many women. Thank you for sharing Jennifer!

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SV

Community Member

6 months ago

I had not heard that! Good to know. Thx for sharing.

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

This is truly encouraging news for younger patients navigating the challenging balance between cancer treatment and family planning. The research findings offer hope that it may be possible to safely pause hormone therapy for pregnancy in certain situations, which represents an important development for those facing these difficult decisions. This kind of progress in understanding treatment flexibility can provide much-needed options for patients who are weighing their future family goals alongside their cancer care.

Good News for Young Breast Cancer Patients Who Want Children

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