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Lori L · 10-04-2006, 12:01 PM

Astrid

I wondered what your decision was on the clinical trial.

I am being given the option to participate in what sounds like the same trial and have the same concerns you expressed regarding tamoxifen and ovarian suppression. I just turned 40 yesterday, and I'm not sure I'm ready for how my body is going to function without ovaries and what other problems I could face if I go down that path.

I am HER-2/nue+ with FISH.

To further complicate things, I have had three pathologists review my tumor and come up with three different results (1 ER+/PR-, 2 ER-/PR- and 3 ER+/PR+).

I guess I'm also concerned about the exemestane arm of the trial, as I haven't yet done the research on what that is.

Any wisdom you have to offer would be appreciated. Thanks so much,

Lori L.

10-04-2006, 12:01 PM	#3
Lori L Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	SOFT Trial Astrid I wondered what your decision was on the clinical trial. I am being given the option to participate in what sounds like the same trial and have the same concerns you expressed regarding tamoxifen and ovarian suppression. I just turned 40 yesterday, and I'm not sure I'm ready for how my body is going to function without ovaries and what other problems I could face if I go down that path. I am HER-2/nue+ with FISH. To further complicate things, I have had three pathologists review my tumor and come up with three different results (1 ER+/PR-, 2 ER-/PR- and 3 ER+/PR+). I guess I'm also concerned about the exemestane arm of the trial, as I haven't yet done the research on what that is. Any wisdom you have to offer would be appreciated. Thanks so much, Lori L.