So I wrote a blog almost two years ago when the ATLAS study came out recommending everyone take Tamoxifen for not just 5 years but 10 years. There are now two other studies the SOFT and the TEXT.
TEXT (Tamoxifen and Exemestane Trial) and SOFT (Suppression of Ovarian Function Trial) should have a more definitive study at the SABCS next month. Ovarian suppression is usually with a shot to shut down the ovaries. My oncologist was willing to let me take a break until I figure out the whole baby thing before having me on another 5 years of Tamoxifen though now she will probably push whatever they find in December. I'm not so happy about that but I also know that those that are estrogen positive can be more susceptible to recurrences.
For now we've negotiated baby Aspirin, even if it is just 3 times a week. I haven't been so diligent about it but I've been focusing on losing some weight but it's been challenging with all my injuries for the past year. Aspirin is used because studies found that it can help decrease inflammation which we know that inflammation and cancer isn't a good thing.
So...more to come. I'm sure I'll know more this time next month and won't even need to wait until my next appointment to know what she is leaning towards for me.
Until then, I will try to find my happiness each day. I just got back from an amazing trip to Estes Park, CO. I can't believe how blessed I've been this year with all the beauty that I've witnessed!
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| Up close and personal with an Elk |
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| Emerald Lake |
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| View from my room. Estes Park Lake with morning fog |
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| Dream Lake |
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| I felt like I was on top of the world and the luckiest gal alive! |
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| Mills Lake |
