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Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 15, 2023 | Replies (146)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for such a well informed entry. I am one of those cases that was reported wrongly. I decided not to go with the flow and take drugs for five years just on the off chance that those drugs, with all their side effects, some long lasting, would prevent metastasis. I felt that I had to use subterfuge in order to keep on the good graces of my oncologist. Although none the three drugs prescribed ever passed my lips, they were all "discontinued because of side effects not tolerated". I quoted different side effects for each prescription. I am absolutely certain that I am one of many with similar stories. I do have metastatic breast cancer but absolutely do not regret those years free of drugs.
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May I ask how many years passed before you were diagnosed with MBC?
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That's interesting, Regina, as I saw one study hoping to be able to guesstimate how frequently cancer patients lie to their doctors about taking prescribed meds. I hope few people feel that it's the easier path to keep the doctor on the case, but the hypothesis for the study is that doctors are sometimes, you should pardon the pun, too doctrinaire and intimidate patients when listening would be far more therapeutic. And more likely to also generate compliance. I don't envy doctors in today's medical climate with insurers and other third parties interfering with doctors' ability to practice good medicine as they fit buy there's room for better communication on the part of all parties.