Gracey

Do not accept mastectomy! Lumpectomy and breast conservation surgery preserves the in-breast hormonal and immunologic defense against tumor recurrence. ER-positivity of tumor justifies that patient has in-breast defensive reactions but it is not enough, needs outer help. Radiation and chemotherapy transiently kills the tumor cells, however also kills the defensive cellular reactions besides general toxic effects, the long term result is tumor recurrence. Stage II may be regarded as an early phase, and may have good prognosis without aggressive treatment. Antiestrogens are also toxic, you can read the various complaints of patients. Antiestrogen treatment may be transiently beneficial in patients, who have great genetic capacity for strong, defensive estrogen synthesis, but this extreme reaction will be exhausted. If antiestrogen is transiently effective, the patient has no toxic symptoms. Do not try it, very risky.
Real adjuvant therapy helps the improvement of hormonal and metabolic equilibrium. The best is natural estradiol treatment; however, it is not easily accessible. Soy derived nutritients are also good. There are further possibilities. Physical activity (at least 30 minutes/day) is the most important, diet rich in vegetables, red grape and red wine (max 2 dl/day).
Good luck, and healthy long life!

Hi, Gracey--i'm also ILC stage 2. Oncotype was 8. Just surgery with reconstruction. No chemo or rad. was recommended for me. One year out from diagnosis. Good luck!

I am glad that you got yourself checked out regardless of that they say about we women not having paps or mammograms after age 65. Hope you are making it okay and doing well with treatments. In the meantime, welcome to the site. I am sure that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need someone to talk to. We are all in the same boat when it comes to emotions and feelings about our health. Just know that no question is to silly to ask and if you need to vent because you are having a bad day, we are here for you. I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been for me.

Hi Gracey, I am BeccaJ. I am 71 years old. in active treatment. had three rounds of chemo.diagnosed January 30,2015.stage 2a,Her 2 Positive. radiation after chemo. problem with sleeping. can't sleep for too long. lost strength in hands. working on hands through therapy.had lumpectomy. then tissue clearance, lympth node clear so far.hope for your best.

Hi Gracey, welcome to the site!! I also had infiltrating lobular carcinoma, stage IIb. I had separate mastetcomies and I also had cancer in the sentinel node and had an axillary dissection where my surgeon removed 17 more. I had chemo, radiation, and because I am Her2 pos., I had 18 rounds of "targeted therapy" IV drug for that. I am now on Tamoxifen since I am ER pos.

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Welcome to the site. I am sure that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need someone to talk to. We are all in the same boat when it comes to emotions and feelings about our health. Just know that no question is to silly to ask and if you need to vent because you are having a bad day, we are here for you. I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been for me.

Hello Gracey...you will find wonderful people, information and support here. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Be sure to ask questions using the "questions" tab at the top of the page and also feel free to join our discussions. We all have much to share with and learn from one another. We also "get it" when you express fear, anxiety, frustration and we love it when you share good news too!
Sending along best wishes and a sincere welcome. Grace

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