Struggling with Endocrine Therapy Decision for Triple Positive Breast Cancer
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3 years agoI’m stuck between a rock & a hard place making the decision on whether or not to proceed with endocrine therapy & if I do which route do I go. I’m triple positive (HR, ER, HER2) and with the ER dominance, my oncologist sees it as a no brainer. I’m not on board yet. She’s recommending Tamoxifen for 5 years & from my research being that in premenopausal I asked why she’s not doing ovarian suppression. Her reason is with me being so leery with the therapy in the first place, she wanted to give me the lesser of the two. However, everything I’m seeing says ovarian suppression + AI for me. Does anyone have a similar experience?
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Making treatment decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when there are different approaches to consider. It sounds like having an open conversation with your oncologist about the research you've found could be really helpful - many patients find it valuable to discuss specific studies or guidelines they've come across and understand how those apply to their unique situation. Connect with others in this community who may have faced similar decisions, as their experiences and questions they asked their care teams might give you additional insights to explore with your medical team.
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4 months agoMaking treatment decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when there are different approaches to consider. It sounds like having an open conversation with your oncologist about the research you've found could be really helpful - many patients find it valuable to discuss specific studies or guidelines they've come across and understand how those apply to their unique situation. Connect with others in this community who may have faced similar decisions, as their experiences and questions they asked their care teams might give you additional insights to explore with your medical team.
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