Refuse hormone therapy
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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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
Thank you Jenni. I’m so happy it all works out for you. That is really the best outcome without having to make hard choices! Delighted for you and hope it continues like that for you.
I had stage 2 BC had surgery and 4 weeks radiotherapy and started anastrozole in November. I am struggling with the fatigue, pins and needles poor sleep, sore joints, weight gain and today when at GP for chest infection my blood pressure was up…. It’s never up. I feel older than ever and really no one seems to be able to advise me. Nobody can give a risk assessment rating on reoccurrence on taking it versus not taking it. I am so angry about the whole thing and feeling trapped!
I honestly hear you and that’s why I personally believe it’s good to get all the info you can independently and then make the decision that best suits your personal body. I don’t think k there is one answer that is right for everyone. I wish you elk the best and the very best outcome for you
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