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What endocrine therapy did you choose for hormone-positive breast cancer at 39?

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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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Community Member

23 days ago

This is such an important decision, and it's completely understandable to want to hear from others who've walked a similar path. The choice between these endocrine therapy approaches involves many personal factors, and what works best can vary from person to person based on their specific situation and preferences. Connecting with community members who share similar tumor characteristics and treatment history could provide valuable insights about their decision-making process and real-world experiences with different options.

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20 days ago

Hi Callie, I was 37 when diagnosed with ER+/PR+/Her2-. After a mastectomy, I opted for the first option you mentioned of inducing menopause with ovarian suppression and a hormone blocking pill. I chose this option because with the cancer being ER+/PR+, it would increase the risk of "feeding" the recurrence any time that I was on my menstrual cycle, so it made more logical sense to me to just stop it from happening. I get an injection every 3 months for ovarian suppression and take a daily pill of anastrazole. Side effects have been tough, but I've managed. Worst is joint pain, hot flashes and brain fog.

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5 days ago

I'm on anastrozole that my ca Dr. Ordered. He chose it for me. Also her+, waiting on masectomy after 2 lumpectomies. Am also through menopause and hoping to not have radiation therapy.

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