Should I stop hormone therapy after breast cancer diagnosis?

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JL

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4 months ago

Hi I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma 8/29/2025. I am currently taking BHRT. My tumor is 70% ER positive and 80% PR positive. HER2 negative. My doctor is on vacation so I cannot start treatment until after the holiday. It is frustrating because I noticed the lump in January and it has taken this long to get the biopsy. I understand there is a shortage of doctors but this is ridiculous. Anyone know of a good oncologist in the Fresno, CA area? Should I stop taking hormone therapy? Is it contraindicated or do some women continue BHRT? Thanks for any info you can give!🥰 Jessica

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This diagnosis brings up many important questions, and it's completely understandable to want clear guidance about hormone therapy while waiting for treatment to begin. For hormone-positive breast cancers, oncologists typically recommend stopping bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as these hormones can potentially fuel the growth of hormone-receptor-positive tumors. The treatment team will be able to provide specific guidance based on the complete medical picture and help navigate both immediate concerns and longer-term treatment planning.

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NC

Community Member

3 months ago

Hi Jessica, it seems like taking hormone therapy when your tumor is ER+/PR+ will be counterproductive and increase the risk of the tumor growing as you should be taking anti-hormone therapy. I am not a doctor, but you should ask your doctor/care team about the BHRT ASAP. I am not on the West Coast, but having to wait over 7 months to get a biopsy is unacceptable! I hope you will be able to start treatment soon

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CA

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2 months ago

This diagnosis brings up many important questions, and it's completely understandable to want clear guidance about hormone therapy while waiting for treatment to begin. For hormone-positive breast cancers, oncologists typically recommend stopping bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as these hormones can potentially fuel the growth of hormone-receptor-positive tumors. The treatment team will be able to provide specific guidance based on the complete medical picture and help navigate both immediate concerns and longer-term treatment planning.

Should I stop hormone therapy after breast cancer diagnosis?

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