Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: 454 Real Stories

454 stories match breast cancer and hormone therapy. 383 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Rare breast cancer subtype that recurred years later in a more aggressive form

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: CD117 focally positive in the transformed component; high Ki-67; hormone-receptor status was unknown at the original diagnosis

Metastatic Site: lungs

One year after treatment for the late chest-wall recurrence, CT showed another local recurrence and metastatic nodules in both lungs. She chose to continue treatment elsewhere.

PubMed Central
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Carol, who was diagnosed with Stage I Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage I Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Carol's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carol, Female, 70+ | Stage I

Carol recovered from lumpectomy for stage 1A disease and was doing well on an aromatase inhibitor, with occasional hot flashes.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing / Survivorship
Annette, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

HR-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Annette's Patient Story

Patient Info: Annette La Fontaine, Female

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-negative

As of January 2023, Annette was in survivorship after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction and was taking a daily aromatase inhibitor to reduce recurrence risk while rebuilding body confidence and emotional well-being.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Gayna, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Gayna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gayna, Female, 50s | Stage I

Gayna completed treatment for Stage I breast cancer and described optimism, thankfulness, permanent diet/exercise changes, and plans to stay well and enjoy life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Lesley, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Lesley's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lesley | Stage II

Lesley had completed her main cancer treatment and remained on hormone therapy while continuing to recover and rebuild her work and family life.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Margaret, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Margaret's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margaret | Stage II

Margaret chose mastectomy and hormone therapy and reported no treatment side effects while remaining optimistic about recovery.

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OutcomeNot reported
Rose, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Rose's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rose | Stage II

Rose remains on radiotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy while continuing to live with concerns about recurrence and metastasis.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Angelina, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Angelina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Angelina, Female, 50s | Stage II

As of 2023, Angelina was undergoing Stage II breast cancer treatment with DIEP mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, and was focused on recuperation and future goals.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Hu, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Hu's Patient Story

Patient Info: Hu Jia, Female | Stage I

As of 2023, Hu Jia was in treatment for Stage I breast cancer after choosing a modified plan that excluded lymphadenectomy, while anticipating future medication costs and focusing on diet, art, reflection, and emotional resilience.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Anna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Anna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Anna, Female, 60s | Stage IV

As of 2023, Anna was living with Stage IV breast cancer and receiving treatment that included lumpectomy surgery, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy as her plan.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Annie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Annie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Annie, Female, 40s | Stage II

As of 2023, Annie was still receiving care for Stage II breast cancer after completing chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, with lumpectomy, lymphadenectomy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy still ahead in her plan.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Aria, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Aria's Patient Story

Patient Info: Aria, Female, 50s | Stage IV

As of 2023, Aria was living with Stage IV breast cancer and undergoing hormone therapy after choosing not to have recommended surgery.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Mina, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Mina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mina

Mina completed surgery and radiation treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Grace, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Grace's Patient Story

Patient Info: Grace

Grace remained on medication after lumpectomy, lymph-node surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy for breast cancer diagnosed through routine testing.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Teri, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Teri's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Teri

Her cancer is in remission, and she continues hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Catriona, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Catriona's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Catriona, Female, 60s | Stage I

Catriona described herself as a breast cancer survivor who had recovered after treatment and was focused on long-term wellbeing and family.

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OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship
Jodi, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Jodi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jodi | Stage III

Jodi remained on tamoxifen after mastectomy for stage 3 breast cancer and had declined the recommended chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Diana, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Diana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Diana, Female, 40s | Stage III

As of 2023, Diana was receiving treatment for Stage III breast cancer after quadrantectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, unilateral oncological mammoplasty, and lymph-node removal.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lan, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Lan's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lan | Stage II

Lan had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy, with ongoing concern about treatment effects but growing optimism.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Maiv, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Maiv's Patient Story

Patient Info: Maiv | Stage II

Maiv had completed active treatment and remained on hormone therapy at the time of her story.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Alicia, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Alicia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alicia, Female, 50s | Stage II

As of 2023, Alicia had undergone Stage II breast cancer treatment with mastectomy, hormone therapy, and DIEP flap reconstruction, with no treatment side effects described and a focus on recovery and wellbeing.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing