Hormone therapy before surgery

Hi!

Did your oncologist explain why they want to give you the hormone reducing tablet/injection first? Did they mention having a lumpectomy after that?

I was also told that my lumpectomy would come first then treatment depending upon that. I asked the question of if beds for operations were not available what would happen to me, so I was told that I would be given tablets to stop oestrogen production first.

I think the best thing is to ask your consultant his/her reasoning behind the course of your treatment. I'm sure they all know what they are doing and whatever happens they will definitely get you started on something so please try not to worry. Xxxx

Hi

Seems several ladies here have had their surgery postponed. It is probably to reduce the number of people coming into hospital and freeing up beds because of the increasing Coronavirus risk within hospitals.

Looks like new member is in the same boat ?

Take care, G n' J

Hi Emski2623

Sorry to hear your news. 

I am being put on tablets as a hormone based cancer. I have to be on these for at least 3 months. 

Was told they would operate but too risky with this Covid19. I’ve just read though that cancer patients may be going to private hospitals which is great news.

Good luck with your treatment x