Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: 454 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Marta, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marta's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marta, Female, Under 40

Marta completed a 5-year breast cancer treatment path that included surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and clinical trial participation.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
SH
Breast Cancer

Sarah: hormone-dependent grade 1 breast cancer with individualized treatment decisions

Patient Info: Sarah, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent

Sarah’s June 2020 MRI showed that previously visible breast nodules were no longer present after metabolic measures and an oncologist-prescribed regimen including hormone suppression, cyclophosphamide, and palbociclib.

Cancer et Métabolisme
OutcomeResponding Well
Pilar, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Pilar's Patient Story

Patient Info: Pilar, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Hormone receptor-positive; HER2-positive

Pilar was living with metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer, continuing systemic treatment with Zoladex, aromatase inhibitors, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab, and managing side effects with rehabilitation support.

MatchTrial Historias Reales
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Ana, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ana, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent tumor

Ana completed surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy, and 16 radiation sessions for hormone-dependent breast cancer and continued Tamoxifen plus quarterly Zoladex as recurrence-prevention therapy.

MatchTrial Historias Reales
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Toni, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Toni's Patient Story

Patient Info: Toni S, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: ER-positive or PR-positive; HER2-positive; triple-positive breast cancer

Toni completed chemotherapy, surgery, Kadcyla, and radiation for triple-positive breast cancer with lymph-node involvement and continued anastrozole to suppress estrogen.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Sandra, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sandra's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sandra Christianson, Female, 40s

Sandra completed treatment for a first invasive breast cancer in 2012 and later completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for a second invasive breast cancer in the opposite breast, choosing not to take anastrozole afterward.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Manuela, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Manuela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Manuela Weber, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum

Manuela was living with metastatic breast cancer involving the peritoneum, with aromatase-inhibitor therapy still working 6 years after metastases were found despite an initial prognosis of 1-2 years.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Séverine, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Séverine's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Séverine, Female

Séverine described being in remission for 1 year while continuing hormone therapy, after tumorectomy, 6 months of chemotherapy, 18 months of immunotherapy, and bilateral breast removal/reconstruction.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Dagmar, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Dagmar's Patient Story

Patient Info: Dagmar Schiffer, Female, 50s

Dagmar had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and continued antibody therapy plus hormone therapy, while managing bone pain, fatigue, and daily-life adjustments.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Corinne, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Corinne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Corinne, Female, 50s | Stage III

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Corinne described multiple breast cancer experiences over several years, treatment including mastectomy/reconstruction, radiation, and long-term hormone therapy, and feeling well while continuing ongoing risk-reduction care.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Sonja, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sonja's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sonja Zeiss-Wengler, Female, 50s

Sonja had left mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and hormone therapy, chose not to have reconstruction, and used self-help work and open family communication to move forward after treatment.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Sylvie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Sylvie's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Sylvie completed treatment for breast cancer and later treatment for recurrence, with a continued emphasis on screening, resilience, and life after treatment.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Elke, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Elke's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elke Ferch, Female, 60s

Elke lived through right mastectomy, lymph node removal, radiation/chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and later recurrences, and later described breast cancer in the past tense while focusing on gratitude, self-worth, and a fuller life.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Heiner, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

BRCA2 Breast Cancer: Heiner's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Heiner Töpfer, Male, 60s

Biomarkers: BRCA2 mutation

Heiner completed treatment for localized male breast cancer, continued surveillance because of a BRCA2 mutation, later had prostatectomy for prostate cancer, and became active in advocacy for men with breast cancer.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Silke, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Silke's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Silke Winter, Female, 50s

Silke completed breast-conserving surgery and radiation, received anti-hormone therapy, returned to work, used rehabilitation and psycho-oncology, and rebuilt life priorities after false alarms during follow-up.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Tova, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Tova's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tova Goldblum, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Metastatic sites not specified

Tova had breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, later lived for many years with metastases, continued long-term Tamoxifen and regular 6-month checks, and used faith, self-help, writing, and long-term planning to live actively with cancer.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Nurguel, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nurguel's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nurguel Dogan, Female, 40s

Nurguel completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy, tumor surgery with mastectomy and immediate silicone implant, and continued hormone therapy, while relying strongly on her husband, siblings, faith, and positive self-presentation.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Rosemarie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosemarie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosemarie Berthel, Female, 70+

Rosemarie completed breast surgery, mastectomy, study-based chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy, continued lymph drainage and follow-up, and described herself as satisfied with the course of illness while staying active with family and exercise.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Nicole, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nicole's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nicole Bissinger, Female, 40s

Nicole completed surgery, chemotherapy, anti-hormone injections, and DIEP-flap reconstruction for Paget carcinoma, later described major side effects and body-image recovery, and used writing to process the illness.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Eva, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Eva's Patient Story

Patient Info: Eva Manz, Female, Under 40

Eva completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for a second breast cancer and was receiving hormone therapy while managing fear of another recurrence, fertility decisions, and post-treatment adjustment.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Klaus, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Klaus's Patient Story

Patient Info: Klaus Deckmann, Male, 60s

Biomarkers: No genetic mutation detected

Klaus completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for male breast cancer and continued hormone therapy while using exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, and peer support to manage side effects.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Silvia, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Silvia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Silvia Litsching, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone | Liver

Silvia lived for many years with metastatic breast cancer involving bone and liver, receiving repeated systemic, radiation, liver-directed, bone-directed, complementary, and rehabilitation-based care while remaining active and positive.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Greta, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Greta's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Greta Tietze-Stein, Female, 50s

Greta completed breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, trastuzumab antibody therapy, and hormone therapy, and continued follow-up while managing fear of another finding and rebuilding life around family, faith, and self-care.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Waltraud, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Waltraud's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Waltraud Amann, Female, 60s

Waltraud lived more than 18 years after her first breast cancer, experienced a right-axillary recurrence, returned to work through a gradual model, and managed long-term lymphoedema and menopausal symptoms during survivorship.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment