And the Results are....
....Positively, most definitely yes, but maybe not. Okay, let me explain. I got my results for the hormone tests last week from the oncologist, which for a normal person, would show that I was in menopause. Dr. O was all set to put me on the new aromatase inhibitors for the next five years, instead of the Tamoxifen for premenopausal patients. So Mike and I both questioned whether or not the test could definitely tell whether or not I was in menopause. I did some research of my own, and chemo can put me into a temporary menopause for up to a year. I am having hot flashes, but they are getting better and I felt as though I was still ovulating. (TMI for some, but those of you that have pain during ovulation know what I am talking about)
So..... to make a short story really long.... he gave me the prescription for Femora (the aromatase inhibitor) but told me not to fill it until I talked with my OB doctor, which doesn't work on Fridays, so I will have to talk to him Monday. My hunch is that I will be on Tamoxifen until they know for sure I am in menopause.
The results for the genetic testing for iron-overload didn't come back, and the results of the liver ultrasound weren't back. I have an appointment with the gastroenterologist on Monday, and hopefully will get the results of the liver ultrasound.
As for the WBCs and RBCs, my red blood cell count is still low, and I am still anemic, which I can tell, because I get tired quickly, but my white blood cell count is above normal because of the Neupogen shots, but that should level out and hopefully stay where it is supposed to. The chemo nurse said it could take from 3-4 months before I started feeling "normal" again. I forgot what "normal" is, so I am really looking forward to that day!
So..... to make a short story really long.... he gave me the prescription for Femora (the aromatase inhibitor) but told me not to fill it until I talked with my OB doctor, which doesn't work on Fridays, so I will have to talk to him Monday. My hunch is that I will be on Tamoxifen until they know for sure I am in menopause.
The results for the genetic testing for iron-overload didn't come back, and the results of the liver ultrasound weren't back. I have an appointment with the gastroenterologist on Monday, and hopefully will get the results of the liver ultrasound.
As for the WBCs and RBCs, my red blood cell count is still low, and I am still anemic, which I can tell, because I get tired quickly, but my white blood cell count is above normal because of the Neupogen shots, but that should level out and hopefully stay where it is supposed to. The chemo nurse said it could take from 3-4 months before I started feeling "normal" again. I forgot what "normal" is, so I am really looking forward to that day!
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