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When do I go onto Hormone Therapy Tablets (Not that I want to)
Hello, I've just finished 5 weeks of radiation last week. (12 February). At the moment I don't have an appointment booked with oncologist to talk about when I will go onto Hormone Therapy Tablets. ...
@Garnet7
Five was the norm when I started out however further studies have concluded that ten years is a better option. As noted by @Afraser it may also depend on your type of cancer.
Here's a link from the BCNA website talking about the 5 and 10 year, maybe that will help you for questions for your Medical team
Hormone therapy | Breast Cancer Network Australia (bcna.org.au)
Best wishes with your ongoing treatment
Take care
Five was the norm when I started out however further studies have concluded that ten years is a better option. As noted by @Afraser it may also depend on your type of cancer.
Here's a link from the BCNA website talking about the 5 and 10 year, maybe that will help you for questions for your Medical team
Hormone therapy | Breast Cancer Network Australia (bcna.org.au)
Best wishes with your ongoing treatment
Take care