Mar 12, 2016 04:29PM rambros wrote:

thinking positive- zoladex stops my ovaries from working so I can take an AI (femara) instead of tamoxifen since I'm not naturally in menopause

Mar 13, 2016 10:02AM rambros wrote:

Yes, I'm on generic femara and doing well so far. I've only been taking it for 3 months though, I took tamoxifen for 6 months before that. I have hot flashes and minor joint pain, but nothing bad enough to make me even consider not taking it. I know I have to take these pills for a long time so I will just learn to live with any of the side effects

Mar 13, 2016 01:01PM - edited Mar 13, 2016 01:02PM by cajunqueen15

hi all and thanks for this thread! I did not have oncotype testing but my ki67 was 78! that combined with my two positive lymph nodes - I'm pretty sure my oncotype score would be off the chart!!! But means chemo is particularly effective. I elected the heaviest hit and pushed hard hard hard all the way through treatment to get done on time despite a plethora of problems . Thank you for sharing your stories those that are still disease-free.

Mar 13, 2016 09:29PM cajunqueen15 wrote:

hi think pos. They are testing Everolimus, which is currently approved for metastatic patients in early stage HR+/Her2- patients. You must take it in combo with an AI or Tamoxifen and be followed for 10 years. 50% chance of placebo. I am hoping to contribute something to research. :) I would ask your MO, they are still enrolling new patients.

Mar 13, 2016 11:46PM cajunqueen15 wrote:

Finished with trx and NED at the end. No previous BC trx. They want to see if Everolimus increases survival rates and/or time to recurrence. According to MO I will know if I'm getting the drug as it will cause mouth sores. You only take it for 1 year but are followed for 10. Monthly blood work. I'm hoping I get the drug and not the placebo.