question re hormones etc

fightinhrd123

Hi everyone, I am not triple neg, but i am HER2+ only, so double neg??  I read on these boards that triple neg should avoid hormones of any kind.  Does that include those of us that are her2+ but ER- PR-?  I know we are not estrogen fueled right? so a glass of wine here or there doesnt hurt?  or soy? anyone have any advice on what will or could hurt us

Thanks so much,

Laura

nosurrender

Laura,

I was dx'd with TN seven years ago and I stayed away from soy products. I did have flaxseeds.

I was also on the pill to prevent ovarian cysts. The docs felt that since my cancer wasn't fueled by estrogen it was safe.

Well, it was safe.... for the TN. My TN didn't come back but I was re-dx'd with ER+ cancer six years later.

I continue to avoid hormones, still have flaxseeds and am no longer on the pill (of course!)

g

Shirlann

Laura honey, no hormones, but Effexor has helped a lot of sisters with the side effects of menopause.  It is an anti-depressive, but by accident, they found it is very helpful for meno symptoms. I had heard no added soy for sure, and just keep your eye on other types.  I would not drink the milk, or any other product that is mostly soy on a regular basis, since it mimics estrogen.  Even though we TriNegs are not supposed to be estrogen driven, most oncs don't want you to over do the soy with, say, supplements.

I never heard that you could not have wine?  Maybe I am missing something, but others will be along.  I know they don't want you to be overly into drinking but a glass of wine?

Maybe Beesie knows, someone will be along.

Gentle hugs, Shirlann