Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Hello @cancerwifemom I am right there with you. Sadly it didn’t get any easier as time has gone on. I eat salad with a protein for most of my meals, I also am very active all day and walk at a pretty good clip constantly.
I got my oopherectomy, and started endocrine therapy in my 30’s and I had been rail thin every day of my life before. I haven’t had a thin day since.
My doctor prescribed me wegovy but my insurance wouldn’t cover, and at 1200.00 per month i purchased 3 months worth and I micro-dosed myself, stretching that to 9 months. I lost 11 pounds from 191 to 180. My A1C which had elevated slightly the previous year, dropped back to normal, and I struggled with constipation the entire time.
I decided not to continue, the limited benefit wasn’t worth the price tag. I still spend hours every day doing hard labor and eat salad almost every day for my main meal. I am strong and that is going to have to be enough. I just bought a larger horse. lol
I definitely think it is worth doing if you can afford to try it. I also think just giving ourselves some grace is worth a try as well, we have been through a lot.
Do you still feel strong and able to do the things you want?

I don't have direct experience, but my younger sister has triple negative breast cancer and she has gotten good support from a dietician. She also has blood sugar issues, so when and what she eats can be as important as the calories. A cancer center should have staff members who can consult--but I bet you could also get a referral from your oncologist. Don't be too hard on yourself in any case--eating to feel energetic and healthy is important too, not just numbers on a scale.

I have ER/PR+/HER2- IDC and both my lifestyle integrative medicine doc and primary doctor were fine with the GLP-1 to help with my weight loss, so it is definitely worth a conversation with your docs. Lilly Direct does offer vials instead of the auto injectors at a better price-> https://www.lilly.com/lillydirect/medicines (still pricey but a bit more doable). Additionally I also found this clinical research trial out of Baylor University looking at this very topic to research the potential benefits of GLP-1 in reducing BC reoccurrence. https://pages.bswhealth.com/breast-cancer-study.html Best wishes on your journey!

I have been asking about this for a while.. I said to my oncologist., since aromataise which comes from fat is creating estrogen is it not feasible that I lose weight first? He suggested I try Ozempic for weight loss while I also try inhibitors. But I'm all for the weight loss minus inhibitors as I don't want to gain any weight . My friend has 2 aunts in Georgia whose doctors have also them on ozempic post cancer treatments.. Thank you for the link to Baylor.. I did sign up as I meet criteria so will see.

Thank you all for the replies. I am on the east coast, so not even near mayo or Baylor. I have looked for clinical trials here but nothing is available.

I’ve worked with a dietician, exercise, eat healthy and rarely drink alcohol.

I’m just frustrated with my appearance. Not overweight enough to qualify for these meds alone, but definitely heavier than I want to be. I feel like with “other medical conditions” and my slightly high bmi I could qualify.

I keep hearing the glp 1 medications can help with menopause symptoms and I’m struggling with those due to tamoxifen and zoladex.

I feel like I’m still adjusting to this new version of myself and kinda miss the old me. I’ll talk to my oncologist next Tuesday and hoping he helps me out.

I am currently taking it- started about 4 months ago. It has helped lose some weight. I do have to watch what I eat carefully. I am very active. Doing healthy yoga, pranayama and walk- I would call myself a little chubby. ER +. HER - and am on Examestane . I am 62.

My acupuncturist recommended it( she is also an oncologist).