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I went to three Oncs regarding the anti-hormonal decision. I am not menopausal and all three Oncs recommended Tamox. I think my age was a big factor in the decision-- absent the decision to do an ooph, I don't think the shots would be a sure thing to make me menopausal.
Given that I was strongly both ER+ and PR+ the decision to do Tamox was an easier one-- the AIs are only slightly better than Tamox in this situation, and the risks of an early menopause are not ones that I want to take-- bone issues, heart issues, etc.
Jen
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dx 4/05 @ 34 y.o.
Stage IIIC, ER+ (90%)/PR+ (95%)/HER2+ (IHC 3+)
lumpectomy-- 2.5 cm 15+/37 nodes
(IVF in between surgery and chemo)
tx dd A/C, followed by dd Taxol & Herceptin
30 rads (or was it 35?)
Finished Herceptin on 7/24/06
Tamox
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