Pathology: ER+ (100%) PR+ (100%) - lucky or paranoid?

ayr1016 · January 2016

I keep going over and over in my mind about this and need to get it out. About 4 months ago, I went back to my PCP for more blood tests because a few months prior to that, I had full blood work up and was VERY low on Vitamin D. So, I immediately started on VIT D supplements and then I wanted to go back and check my vitamin D levels and also talked to her about hormone levels since I'm constantly tired. My estrogen/progesterone hormone levels came back LOW and it was suggested that I meet with the hormone specialist to talk about getting on hormone therapy. In my gut, I just didn't feel right about it. Something told me "no", so I never called back to set up the appointment with the hormone specialist. Fast forward to right now: My path reports says: ER+ (100% 3+ strong) PR+ (100% 3+ strong). Am I crazy to think that I dodged a HUGE bullet by NOT making that appointment and ending up being on hormones that could have really sent my BC out of control? I am still learning, so maybe I'm just rationalizing this wrong. Thoughts?

ETA: added which hormones were low

mustlovepoodles · January 2016

I don't think you're crazy. However, I highly doubt that 4 months of hormone therapy would have made an ounce of difference in your breast cancer. Still, it's probably better that you didn't have the hormones; if you had, you'd probably be REALLY stressing about it, and who needs that? We have enough stress in this club.

ayr1016 · January 2016

mustlovepoodles Your right, 4 months may not have made a difference. I do not know anything about hormone therapy, so don't know how quickly it works. It just concerned me because of the 100% factor. I'm just glad I didn't do it. I feel relieved.

Skittlegirl · January 2016

I would still follow up with the endocrinologist to ensure that you don't have a thyroid issue going on along with your BC.

ayr1016 · January 2016

Skittlegirl I was confused on your reply until I realized I didn't specifically state which hormones I was low on. My results for estrogen/progesterone hormone levels were low.

ChiSandy · January 2016

I think following your instincts turned out to have been both a wise and lucky choice.

ayr1016 · January 2016

ChiSandy thank you for replying! Happy I'm the typical Libra that is always doubting myself.

Pathology: ER+ (100%) PR+ (100%) - lucky or paranoid?

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