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alternatives to hormone therapy and radiation?
Hi all,
I am new to BCNA and very new to breast cancer. I had a 15mm tumor removed last week and today have been advised by the doctor that 4 weeks of radiation followed by 5 years of hormone trea...
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Hi
I am 54, had a lumpectomy last Nov then radiation. No chemo.
I've had a hystectomy and ovaries removed which started the hot flushes, raised my body temperature dramatically and some joint pain. I take Krill oil which is great.
The next step is hormone treatment. The side effects do not appeal particularly the risk of bone loss, heart disease, alzheimers etc. Will I be I trading one life limiting factor for another? Painful joints, headaches. Painkillers are not always liver friendly. I also need to factor in being physically and mentally "fit" for work as well. And it goes on.....
Before making a decision, I'm going to have my GP investigate my risk factors for these other areas and check my hormone levels first. We can then make a decision based on my whole body health.
My partner and I don't want to be defined by cancer. No "sookie la las" has been our motto and has served us well during the last six months of treatment.
Best wishes to all.