posted by Daphne
15 December 2024
Refuse hormone therapy
Last reply:
20 December 2024 13:26
Hi everyone!
I have stage 3 breast cancer HER+ and hormone receptive. My doctor proposed first chemo then surgery and then hormone therapy. However due to side effects and what I understand only minimal reduction of recurrence risk I think I don’t want to do hormone therapy. Any other person decided the same? Thanks!
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commented by Jenni53
20 December 2024
20 December 2024 13:26
Hi Daphne
Sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and have been on hormone therapy for about 8 months. I'm coping well with it and don't have any side effects from it.
Wishing you the best of luck whatever you decide to do.
Best wishes
Jenni53
Dear Daphne.
Thank you for posting on our online forum. I am sorry to read that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope that your treatment is going well, and you are getting the support you need.
I also hope that you hear from others who may be able to address your query. In the meantime, I am wondering if you would like to speak to one of our fabulous peer volunteers who have had similar treatment to yourself. Peer Support is the Irish Cancer Society’s one-to-one support programme, providing emotional and practical support to people diagnosed with cancer. I have provided a link with more information here.
You can also speak to one of the cancer nurses who will be happy to provide support, advice, or a listening ear. Our number is 1800 200 700, and we are here Monday-Friday, from 0900-1700.
Kind regards,
Cancer Nurse