Karin
Hi, I am Karin and I am 43 yrs old. I was diagnosed last April with breast cancer. I have a 9 and 13 yr old. I have completed 16 cycles of chemo and recently completed 6 weeks of radiation. I am meeti...
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Hi Karin, I was 40 when first diagnosed with hormone receptor positive EBC in 2008 and was put on Tamoxifen after chemo and radiation. One of the most noticable side effects for me was the weight gain and hot flushes. There are apparently other side effects (joint pain etc) but I didn't have them. They did mention to me the possibility of getting ovaries removed back then after my treatment. I did bring it up after my treatment, but I was told it wasnt necessary as i was in 'medical menopause' due to chemo...(?).
In October 2011, age 43, I was diagnosed with secondary BC, still hormone receptor positive, so I will definately be discussing ovary removal after my treatment. I am not sure if my menopause is permanent or temporary, and I dont know whether this affects surgery decisions etc.. I am not taking Tamoxifen anymore and lost weight fairly quickly when I stopped it.
I know what you mean by the parenting being so tricky throughout this journey..I have a 13 year old daughter and it is certainly a challenge.
Congratualtion on getting through all your treatment, its definately worth celebrating such a major feat!
Bye for now, Celeste x