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Kindly suggest the alternative medicine for the hormone blocking injections in the treatment of breast cancer?

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Published At June 13, 2019
Reviewed AtMarch 15, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer early this year. She underwent MRM surgery and now undergoing chemotherapy. Her age is 57, and the doctor advised for eight cycles of chemotherapy. Now she completed five cycles, and now the doctor had advised 17 more injections for hormone blocking. We find 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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Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Her cancer will be her 2 neu positive, in this scenario, it is mandatory to give 17 injections of Trastuzumab, otherwise chances of recurrence are high. As far as cost is concern, you can get some other way, like hospital cost is very inflated, get it administered at a small center, you can get injections from wholesale yourself, and you can go for generic drug.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Is it possible to get pills instead of injections or at least can be the number of injections be reduced?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

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

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Rajesh Gulati
Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Family Physician

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