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youngdogmum
1 year agoMember
Duration of endocrine therapy in premenopausal Australian patients
Hello all Very long time since I’ve poked my head into this discussion forum. I’d like to hear what other younger pre-menopausal patients around the country are being recommend regarding duratio...
Suki
1 year agoMember
Hi @youngdogmum
I was 47 (premenopausal) and diagnosed with stage 2 triple positive. I had neoadjuvant chemo which put me into chemical menopause, with pCR at surgery. I have been on Tamoxifen since July and will continue for two years (to confirm I stay in menopause) and may then switch to an AI for a minimum of three years.
I haven't yet discussed anything further than 5 years with my oncologist.
I was 47 (premenopausal) and diagnosed with stage 2 triple positive. I had neoadjuvant chemo which put me into chemical menopause, with pCR at surgery. I have been on Tamoxifen since July and will continue for two years (to confirm I stay in menopause) and may then switch to an AI for a minimum of three years.
I haven't yet discussed anything further than 5 years with my oncologist.