anyone decline hormone therapy after surgery and radiation?
I had a lumpectomy in November for stage 1 (.8cm) ILC with sentinel node biopsy (no spread). That was followed by 21 sessions of whole breast and targeted radiation. My Onc score was a 6 so no chemo needed. My tumor was HR+, HER-. My oncologist told me my chance of recurrence with the hormone therapy is 3% and doubles to 6% without taking the meds. I am seriously considering skipping the meds since my odds seem very low and hearing all the negative experiences with the side effects that come with these medications. Anyone else out there decline the hormone blockers and looking for advice on the topic?
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I’m considering not doing hormone blockers as well- I’m stage 1, HER2+, invasive ductal carcinoma, no lymph nodes involved. After just 3 infusions my tumor is barely detectable upon feeling for it. I just am really concerned about the side effects of the hormone blockers and want to live life and not be sick all the time
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