pll's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment more than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 28 years ago, Female, Age: 67, Stage II, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Yes, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Chemotherapy
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I had a relatively "good" experience with chemo (if there is one). I didn't lose my hair in clumps. it just kind of thinned out. I wasn't terribly nauseated. and this was in 1994. I understand the anti-nausea and chemo drugs have improved since then.
Hormone therapy
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In 1994, Tamoxifen was the only drug of its type available. I 39, so pre-menopausal. It was horrific. I had hot flashes and night sweats. I began intermittent periods and had several endometrial biopsies. this went on for a few years until my ob/gyn could finally get insurance to cover a complete hysterectomy. then the fun really began w/ hot flashes and night sweats. most of that stopped when the tamoxifen stopped after 5 years. Was it worth it? Well, it's been 18 years since my diagnosis and I'm still here. no reoccurance or any other issues. In the long run, I think it was worth it.