Breast cancer

tarams602

hello,

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer back in August. I’ve went through all the tests biopsies MRIs ultrasounds. I wound up having a 2.2 nodule in my left breast that was malignant. We spoke but being I have a history of cancer in my I opted immediately to have a double mastectomy. Fast-forward to November 5 was the day of my operation. I had a double mastectomy as well as eight of my lymph nodes tested. After surgery, I was in recovery and the breast surgeon told me I was cancer free. I am still recuperating at home. I still do have one drain in, unfortunately. But I know this is all temporary. I went to see an oncologist last week due to my onco score being a 26 which is pretty much right on the cusp. I was recommended to have chemo and the Lupron or just the Lupron shot. I understand this is all for preventative purposes, but my way of thinking is why should I take any type of treatment if I am cancer free. I always said to myself if I ever was diagnosed with cancer, I would not take any treatment because for me I am more afraid of treatment than cancer itself. I was wondering if anybody had any experience or any advice they could give to me regarding the shot because I’m having second thoughts about even doing that right now . I appreciate any feedback. Anyone can give me. Thank you very much.

tarams602

I am also 51 years old and pre-menopause so the doctor did tell me if I decided to take the shot it would put me right into menopause. I understand I think that they said cancer feeds off of estrogen, but I’m just not sure what to do. Thank you again for all your comments coming. I appreciate it.

Corky062307

I was diagnosed with the BRCA2 gene of breast cancer. We caught it pretty early. But I too also had a double mastectomy. I also lost my ovaries and tubes. As they can get cancer too with the BRCA2 gene. I was never offered the shot. So I don’t know what you’re going through there. But I had a really rough time. When I went through chemo, it just destroyed me. I have diabetes with neuropathy. The chemo activated my diabetes, real bad. Wound up with an ulcer on my big toe on my left foot. I lost that toe. And now I have to wear a boot for the rest of my life. During my breast cancer so many things went wrong. I spent seven weeks in the hospital. It was one thing after the other. Including almost dying. But I think the good Lord every day. Now I’m fighting esophageal cancer. Have to do chemo and radiation. Still have 15 sessions of radiation.

tarams602

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I totally understand why you did the double mastectomy as well as ovaries and tubes. I would have done the same. I did not carry the BRCA gene. But I still definitely opted for a DM. I was only offered the shot due to my oncoscore and being stage 2. If your precancerous or stage 0-1, I don’t believe they test your oncoscore so that’s probably why you didn’t get the shot. I’m doing it for preventative purposes. I am cancer free right now. They recommended chemo and/or shot so I opted not to do chemo, only the shot. I’ve only had one so far. But so far so good. I will also be taking Anastrozole soon. A pill for prevention. I am very sorry to hear all you’ve been through. And still that you’re going through. Did your esophageal cancer come right after your breast cancer? Feel free to write me back whenever you’d like. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and you will be ok💕🙏

tarams602

CheriLynn

I ended up choosing a monthly shot and daily pill ( my ca was er+, pr+ her2-) I was still pre-menopausal. I also ended up getting 18 radiation sessions as it was invasive ductal cell carcinoma. It took two months but my periods finally stopped and it had been a gift!! Ended up getting lumpectomy and bilateral reduction from an H cup to a C. Finished radiation Oct 16.

Ceucha24

I had 22 radiation sessions and besides some fatigue and burns on my breast, it was not so bad as the hormone therapy Anastrozole n Letrozole. I would chose radiation over those medications.

I was never offered shots.