Is there an alternative to hormone shots for breast cancer?

Question

Hello doctor,

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer early this year. She underwent MRM surgery and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Her age is 57, and the doctor advised eight cycles of chemotherapy. Now she has completed five cycles, and the doctor has advised 17 more injections for hormone blocking. We find that 17 more injections are too much and will be highly stressful for my mother. Could you please suggest an alternative treatment?

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Answer 1

Hello,

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Her cancer will be HER2 neu positive; in this scenario, it is mandatory to give 17 injections of Trastuzumab; otherwise, the chances of recurrence are high. As far as cost is concerned, you can get some other way, like hospital cost is very inflated, get it administered at a small centre, you can get injections from a wholesaler yourself, and you can go for a generic drug.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

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Pills cannot be taken as they would not be so useful. Injections can be reduced, but depending on the progress and symptoms, generally, a full number of injections is safer to prevent the relapse of cancer.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.