I Didn't expect THIS | How I FEEL on Hormone Therapy | Breast Cancer Journey

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2021
  • Hi friends, I'll give you a heads up that this video gets a little emotional😢, but I feel it's important to share the hard parts too. I didn't see this coming, + sometimes I wonder if I am alone in how I feel in this phase of treatment.
    I don't recognize myself + I'm trying to figure out the reason, or reasons, I feel the way I do + somehow get better🕊. I want to authentically share to help others on this path, as we try to navigate ALL parts of our cancer journey... even after it's "over".
    Thank YOU so much for being here with me! It means more than you may know:)! It is my honor to share my experiences with the purpose of supporting you, and creating a space where we all feel less alone💕.
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    Thank you for being here with me🙏. I am right here with you💌
    xo,
    Chelsey
    Instagram: @chelseytarnowgrey
    #breastcancerjourney #hormonetherapy #lifeaftercancer
    *The content of this video simply shares my experience and what I've learned through it; therefore it should in no way be substituted for any medical or professional advice. I highly recommend doing your own research, and following the recommendations of your personal health care team *

Комментарии • 105

  • @cheriedewald914
    @cheriedewald914 2 года назад +21

    Chelsey - I have a world of respect for you and your journey. Thank you so much for reaching out to help others and for your honesty. You have a lot of inner strength and that does shine through, despite the “grayness” you are talking about. Personally I believe you are “letting down” after fighting your cancer battle. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically you are experiencing fatigue after the battle of surgery, toxic treatments, etc. You have probably been in a state of hyper vigilance for so long that you “crashed” when it was safe to do so. You now need to love yourself and be gentle to yourself, allowing the grief and tiredness to work it’s way through and then out of your system. You are so pretty and radiate such warmth and compassion - I think you will find yourself as you continue the healing. I have not had cancer but stood by my husband in his bout with esophageal cancer almost 6 years ago. We opted against surgery as it was so radical but went chemo/radiation route. He actually went through extra radiation as we were not going to do the surgery. He has no traces of cancer today - healthy tissue whenever he has his upper GIs done and biopsies (yearly). My husband dealt with side effects of his regimen of radiation and chemo up through last year. You will see the sun and the beauty again - be gentle with yourself. ❤️❤️🙏

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +6

      Cherie... I am speechless... your compassion, heart and kindness to reach out and send that extremely thoughtful and compassionate message brings tears of gratitude and happiness to my heart. Thank you. What you are saying definitely makes sense and I do agree that my body and mind have been in a hyper state of fight and only know starting to feel safer and come down from that state. I send you and your husband so much love, I was SO happy to hear that after everything you both went through he is recovering WITHOUT traces of cancer, so darn amazing! Thank you again for sharing some of your light with me! xo

    • @LoriKiplingerPandy
      @LoriKiplingerPandy 2 года назад +2

      Chelsey - thank you for your sharing....I am recovering from surgery and radiation now (I was lucky my oncotype was low enough so no chemo) and have decided to give myself a couple of weeks to 'recover' before starting the hormone therapy precisely because I worried that I may feel a big change once I start - I'm not looking forward to starting next week but I also want to give myself best odds. I, too, look at the 7-10 years of this. I feel for you.....I do hope that you'll feel better soon - I hope we all do...But you are very young. I am 60 now. I had a hysterectomy and all but a tiny piece of one ovary removed in my 40's - which put me into menopause for 12-15 years (mood swings and hot flashes for all that time) and I can tell you that I felt sad, faded, irritable and sleep-deprived which added to feeling overly sensitive about everything. I've been told that the hormone therapy is a bit like going through menopause and may be contributing greatly to how you are feeling now. Honestly menoapuse kinda sucked for many years but gradually improved. Not sure if I'll go through all that again (Tamoxafen) or not - I hope not. Plus you were focused on the fight and the fight ending after radiation . Now the long-term, daily reminder of that pill may make you feel like your victory line was snatched away and keeps moving a step out of your reach - and will be moved a step away every day for 5-10 years. I think that's kind of how I'm feeling - I went through all this and I'm supposed to be "done" but every day will be a dose of maintenance and a reminder that I'm still fighting any future cancer too. Best wishes, virtual hugs and hope your colors come back as bright as before.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      @@LoriKiplingerPandy My goodness Lori💓💓💓!!! This message speaks so much truth and speaks to many aspects of how I'm feeling. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to share with me and share your story🙏🙏! Good on you for taking a little break and allowing yourself time to celebrate ans take in all that you have overcome before embarking on the next phase next week. I hope so much that you don't feel the effects at all💌. Really, thank you so very much for messaging me, my heart feels full and I feel understood🙏🌷. Lots of love to you Lori, ans sending a virtual hug right back. Xo!

    • @LoriKiplingerPandy
      @LoriKiplingerPandy 2 года назад +1

      @@ChelseyTarnow One day down (started it last night) and years to go! But I'm one of the luckier ones - I caught this earlier than many and I'm most saddened to hear so many young women like yourself who raised their hand and said, 'test me' and were told you were too young. That needs to change asap - women should be listened to better than this. Hang in their sweetie and I love seeing that you are regaining your fitness - I used to be a gymnast and then Tai Kwon Do and then weightlifting. Currently starting from scratch again to regain strength, muscle and energy. Hope you feel better soon too!

    • @saiyanhead
      @saiyanhead 9 месяцев назад +1

      Obviously, she had no inner strength to begin with and fell prey to modern medicine. Only way out is to stop running after enjoyment and do lot of service to those who need it with her new bodily strength.

  • @cathybriskham2926
    @cathybriskham2926 2 года назад +14

    My dearest Chelsey….. it breaks my heart to watch your video, and totally know where you are coming from. I started my hormone therapy in July and noticed a change in mood within weeks….. I didn’t want to go outside, I didn’t want to talk or see anyone, I was down and wanted to keep to myself….. I didn’t understand what was going on…. Until I clued in…. It had to be the medication!! I reread the side effects…. And there it was…. Can cause depression!! I asked my nurses about it and was told once your body adjusts (after 6 months) you may see improvement and to basically hang in until then. Understanding what I was experiencing was a side effect of the drug made me feel better, and as time went on…….my body did adjust. But unfortunately….. I know that does not happen everyone. I feel for you having to answer to yourself everyday …. You are so in tune with your mind and body, you are strong, you are amazing, you are focused, you are beautiful, you are loved, you got this and I love you and am here to support you 120%….. ❤️❤️❤️!!

  • @minkaimobersteg8075
    @minkaimobersteg8075 2 месяца назад +2

    I started hormonal treatment 4 weeks ago. And just last week I told my husband, that I was feeling melancholic and somehow not able to invision myself going back into teaching in the near future. Your Video helped me understand that maybe it's the medication! 🙄 Thankyou so much for sharing this realy difficult topic. ❤

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 месяца назад

      I'm happy the video was helpful for you🌷. I'm so sorry you are not feeling like yourself. I hope with time you begin to feel better🙏🌠

  • @jesskatzer
    @jesskatzer 8 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, i 100% relate to everything you said. I'm 2.5 years into my hormone therapy and the mental toll is crazy! Thanks for verbalizing this, sorry you're going through this as well, but nice to know we aren't alone ❤️

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  8 месяцев назад +1

      I'm sorry that you can relate😔... it's... hard (as you know). Happy this video made you feel less alone, because you most certainly are not🫂! Sending positive vibes and continued resilience your way💫💕!

  • @karenpatterson4043
    @karenpatterson4043 2 года назад +9

    Praying for you to feel better!

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate it greatly🙏🕊💫! All the best to you💕

  • @kisslena
    @kisslena 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for having the courage to speak on this sensitive topic. You and another bc survivor YTbers are speaking on this quality of life issue. It’s a very painful topic, but I’m so blessed by what I’m learning from each of you- I admire your service to humanity. Your video touched me because you have that gentle sincerity that reminds me of Mr. Fred Rogers. I’m praying for you and me and all of us who hold on to faith that we are healing, healthy and free to embrace the joy of life again. Love and Hugs💕

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for being here along side of me, it really means so much to me to know that my words are speaking to you/helping you in some way, it makes sharing worth it

  • @budgrrl2825
    @budgrrl2825 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for sharing and being so honest and raw.
    I started on tamoxifen but couldn’t tolerate the bone pain. I’ve since been put on anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor and have not felt like myself at all. Your video has allowed me to put some very valid words and validate my feelings to how I have been feeling.
    I’ve also learned that these meds cause insulin resistance which make it very hard to lose the chemo weight as well as put more on and can cause so many metabolic issues like fatty liver and type 2 diabetes. It partly feels so counterproductive as it’s to reduce estrogen produced in adipose tissue, yet increases insulin, adding to accumulation of adipose tissue.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your experience and what you've learned🙏. I'm happy (and sad) this video spoke to your heart. Know that you are not alone and what you've been feeling is real and valid in every way. Thinking of you today and hoping it's a good day🌱🌷

  • @lisas321
    @lisas321 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for answering my questions!! Prayers daily got you and all of us in this battle.❤❤❤❤

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад

      💕💕💕!!! I'm so happy this video was helpful for you🙏🌷!!! Sending so many positive vibes your way!

  • @livefreewellness7357
    @livefreewellness7357 2 года назад +7

    Im in the same place as you. I am so sorry you are going through it too. This all is so hard. I wish I could offer help here. I often wonder if the medications are worth it.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +2

      I am so sorry to hear you are right beside me on this one. I hope knowing that you are not alone helps in some way... I often wonder that too. It's such a tough decision to make. I'm sorry I don't have any answers for you either. Sending a virtual huge to you. We can do hard things

  • @elizabethconroy7665
    @elizabethconroy7665 2 года назад +19

    My Mother refused hormone treatment because it felt so unreal
    She stopped and lived many long quality years
    It’s the quality that counts

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for sharing

    • @elizabethconroy7665
      @elizabethconroy7665 2 года назад +2

      @@ChelseyTarnow Anyway,my friend
      Consider all your options and then you may make an informed decision
      It’s your life and you get to choose what feels right for you
      It’s freezing here in Jordan which I actually like as it’s so hot all year round
      Have a pleasant day

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      @@elizabethconroy7665 Thank you so much for your caring support

  • @elizabethconroy7665
    @elizabethconroy7665 2 года назад +3

    What a sweet Lady
    Bless your honest and informative explanation
    Warm Hugs from Amman Jordan

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      I was so surprised at how hard this is and how much it effects me :s... Thank you for your care and support. Hugs right back

  • @denisedennis3747
    @denisedennis3747 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for not whitewashing your experience. I'm newly diagnosed with 2 kinds of breast CA and I'm so grateful to those who help us know what to expect. May God bless you and help you through this gray time.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      Hi Denise, I'm so sorry we are meeting on these terms, but I'm happy to hear you found this video helpful. Sending you so many positive vibes as you begin your fight♡. Xo

  • @pollymiller6370
    @pollymiller6370 2 месяца назад

    Sweetie i feel you. I prayed over you, I don't know ONE SINGLE woman who is happy takung these things.

  • @asiapersonalable
    @asiapersonalable 9 месяцев назад +2

    on hormone blockers and it was making me feel so sick and with no energy and pain everywhere, I stopped it but then got cancer again this time in bones, and spine. It is traumatic and nobody talks about it in the hospital. Nobody will tell you how horrible these meds are, they took my life. The paradox when I stopped it I got my life and energy back and felt so good but this was the time cancer metastasized. Now back to the hormonal blocker meds and I need to take painkillers so as not to get crazy from pain and discomfort, in bed most of my days as everything just takes so much effort it's torture. I have to force myself just to do basic tasks. Good people start talking about it so we are not alone in thinking that it's just me?

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад +1

      It is most certainly NOT just you! I've experienced most of the side effects you are talking about. For me, how it alters my mental state and steals the ability to feel joy breaks my heart. I'm crying now trying to express the deep sorrow it causes, but no words seem to give it justice. With that said, I am appreciative that the medication has the possibility to decrease my chances of recurrence... it's such a tough journey though. Hoping others will also connect with you so you know it isn't just you

  • @user-qc3sz1ui9j
    @user-qc3sz1ui9j 9 месяцев назад +2

    I have had two estrogen positive cancers in the last 2 yrs endometrial and then ovarian. I got put on letrozole after chemo, and it's such a huge struggle mentally. Sometimes, I just want to forget the treatment and hope it doesn't return. Planning to probably start zoloft soon if I keep feeling like this. Doctors act like it's strange to feel this way, thank you for talking about it.

    • @beautiful4359
      @beautiful4359 9 месяцев назад +1

      I’m on Letrozole AND Verzenio. I felt like I’d had a lobotomy. Zoloft made a huge difference for me.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing🙏❤🙏!!! Happy to hear you are feeling better!

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад +1

      It's most definitely NOT strange at all to feel off, not like you and down right depressed (as in my experience). If you end up trying zoloft I hope it helps. Either way I hope you feel better🙏🌷. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you continued resistance and health💫🌱

  • @pcole1000
    @pcole1000 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @susiebilk9905
    @susiebilk9905 2 года назад +4

    It is hard, you have been through so much, go easy on yourself ~~ God is in control, you will be ok, just breath~~~ you don’t have to smile all the time, just be well, you will find joy again, take it, even in tiny seconds ~~ if you have to sleep, sleep, if you need a cup of tea, have it~~ you don’t have to try so hard all the time

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Susie🙏🙏. I appreciate your gentle compassion. I am learning that I dont need to be up all the time... though I know it's true it still doesnt feel great. Through this I have learned to give myself more grace, but I know I still need to give more. Thank you for your words of support💕

    • @mellod2954
      @mellod2954 3 месяца назад

      Thank you for your honesty. I do feel like you do. I am a Christian and my faith helps but I still feel many of the things gs you do. God bless.

    • @dorothywells-wz5nr
      @dorothywells-wz5nr 15 дней назад

      I wish I could hug you and make it all better. You are such a rare and beautiful soul. Be gentle with yourself. You have been through a near death experience. So you might be a new and improved version of your former self. Maybe some break from the meds might help. Discuss it with your Doctor. And decide if your own beat interest. God Bless you. DORO

  • @donnapatterson1150
    @donnapatterson1150 Год назад +3

    This made me cry. I am going through the same thing with this medication. Thank you.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +1

      I am truly sorry to hear that Donna😔. Know that you are not alone💕💕

    • @donnapatterson1150
      @donnapatterson1150 Год назад

      Thank you.

    • @annnorthup3871
      @annnorthup3871 7 месяцев назад

      I have just had the lumpectomy. Radiation will be next. I can do all of that. I am absolutely terrified to start Letrazole that they want me on for 10 years. I am leaning towards quality of life vs feeling miserable for the next 10 years. SO MANY SIDE EFFECTS that make it sound worse than the cancer itself. Did you stop taking it?

  • @michelledaniell1652
    @michelledaniell1652 4 месяца назад +1

    If you have a Faith in God, trust Him ‘ HE will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is set on HIM’

  • @wendymitchell1820
    @wendymitchell1820 7 месяцев назад

    What a lovely lady. Im going through tge same. Ive loads of side effects pain sweats and admit i stopped the pills for a week. I felt scared doing it but i had to see if it was the letrozole. Unfortunately it was. I was then scared to retake them. Its a no win situation isnt it. Hospital are phoning me to see how im getting on with letrozole tomorrow. Ive had a right mastectomy and lymph nodes removed. They suppose to fix the op asvi look a mess when they remove my left boob butvthey have not got back to me in a year. We feel scared and alone after treatment no follow ups nothing after all we went through. Its hard to get your head around. Much love to you and everyone reading this xxx❤

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  7 месяцев назад

      Much love to you❤❤! I'm so sorry that you feel so alone in your treatment and you medical team isn't keeping you in the loop with future plans, that is so hard! I truly hope that you hear from your surgery team soon and can put all this behind you as much as possible. Thinking of you and sending nothing but love and positive vibes💫💫. I hope that over time you feel better in the medication🙏🙏

  • @janinasignell2346
    @janinasignell2346 2 года назад +3

    ❤️

  • @Bamaw5
    @Bamaw5 2 месяца назад

    I relate to this 100 percent. It’s so hard. I have the physical effects also. It’s been a year and I’m still not at peace with it.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 месяца назад +1

      My heart goes out to you. It is so hard. You are not alone in how you feel🫂💕

  • @marymazzoni2079
    @marymazzoni2079 2 года назад +4

    Starting soon and can’t find one person that’s says no problems.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      Hi Mary, my heart goes out to you. Before I started I had heard all the possible side effects too, but was hopeful they wouldn't effect me. I have heard of other women who are functioning and feeling well after adjusting to the medication over a few months. I believe there is the possibility to feel good and I hope so much for that for you

  • @beam3819
    @beam3819 2 года назад +7

    I had to stop hormon therapy. But it was easy because I had endometriosis. Anyway I felt terrible too. Just want to say that. I stopped and got better. Maybe you can take pauses. I dont know. God Bless You. Love from Norway

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for letting me know Bea, that does provide a lot of hope for the future. I greatly appreciate it♡. Sending love right back!

    • @beam3819
      @beam3819 2 года назад +1

      @@ChelseyTarnow Yes it is hope. As for me endo was terrible but qs you grow older østrogen gets less and less a problem. I pray for you Chelsey. You are so strong and intelligent and beautiful. My best friend lived for 30 years with breast cancer. She is in heaven now. I pray you find s8meone with a gift of healing, that is a proven gift, not one of the money grabbing fake christians. But a genuine follower of Jesus with a genuine gift. Either we get healed in this age or in the age to come. May God strenghten your body and soul, lead you and stay so close to you that all fear is gone through His eternal love for you. Peace to you, young lady, may you future be hand in hand with our Savior King Jesus. If you call on Jeus Name and search for God with all your heart, He will be found by you, He will tell you things to come. All you that carry heavy burdens, Jesus promised to carry them for us.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      @@beam3819 thank you so so much! I appreciate all your loving support, kind words and encouragement♡. Xo

  • @lisas321
    @lisas321 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing this!! I was lucky and just needed lumpectomy but go next week to get Str up for 20 treatments then start Letrozole. I already was fitting depression and anxiety and take med for it. If you don’t mind me asking , what about our jobs? Do I need to prepare to quit? I have 14 months till 62. Thank you again and you are SUCH an inspiration and help to all of us. Will be praying for you. Hugs and love!!!

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and your very sweet and loving message🙏💕! I truly wish you all the best for your treatments next week. As for jobs... it's such a tough call as people respond differently to the medication and are in different points in life is so many aspects. This time around I will be working while on Tamoxifen. I know it won't feel the same, and I'll be a different person, but I'm going to do my best:). Sending so much love to you💕💕💕!!!

  • @ggunga7764
    @ggunga7764 Месяц назад

    I am feeling for you. I am on hormone therapy and trying to cope with side effects 😭😭

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Месяц назад

      Thinking of you. I know it's so hard. Stay strong my friend.

  • @mmsdecorator928
    @mmsdecorator928 2 года назад +3

    Hi Chelsea,
    I recently discovered and subscribed to your channel. I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be having a bilateral mastectomy soon. I will also be prescribed Tamoxifen after surgery. I’m also a clinical counselor and have worked with trauma clients for fourteen years. Some who have been on Tamoxifen. I obviously cannot diagnosis you through RUclips, and I have only just begun my own cancer journey, but I want to offer this for whatever it’s worth. It sounds to me like a combination of things. You are reporting trauma symptoms which makes total sense after what you’ve been through. Tamoxifen not only has side effects of depression and also some anxiety, but it is a daily reminder of the trauma you went through. Daily reminders of trauma are usually not helpful, but they can be coped with. I can see it’s been a while since you posted this, but I think this video is a great reminder to all of us to reach out to and talk to someone if we notice we just aren’t feeling like ourselves. Often short term counseling and/or a low dose antidepressant for three to six months can really help someone process what they have been through, and find joy again. I think as women we are so used to taking care of others, it can be so hard to recognize and even admit when we need a little extra help ourselves. Personally, as I was watching this it suddenly occurred to me that this could happen to me, and I feel like I can now be aware and watching for signs that I might need a little bit of help to adjust to and process this whole experience. Being forewarned is definitely a gift, so hopefully I won’t be blindsided if this happens, because I definitely want to be able to take Tamoxifen if will help me physically prevent cancer from growing again. Thank you you sharing. I wish you all the joy and happiness life has to hold. I hope you experience that joy in even the smallest things hundreds of times each day.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +2

      Thank you so so such for this message🙏💗. I apologize it has taken me so long to respond. I saw how much time and care you put into the message so wanted to sit down at the "right" time and write back.
      I really appreciate your feedback in knowing being forewarned is helpful. That was something I was worried about in sharing this video. I would agree with your professional assessment of the combination of factors all lending a hand to how I feel/felt in this moment. I have found talking with a clinical counselor counselor helpful (once I found the right fit for me). Once again I greatly appreciate your thoughtful caring and gentle suggestions🙏💗. Thinking of you as you move forward in your journey. Sending many many healing vibes and continued self awareness and resilience. Much love💌

    • @mmsdecorator928
      @mmsdecorator928 Год назад +2

      @@ChelseyTarnow just an update about what I wrote here previously. My bilateral mastectomy four weeks ago went really well and I’m healing quickly. I’ve decided after doing a lot of research that I do not want to take tamoxifen after all. I had a uterine ablation several years ago, and the doctors are unsure if that will put be at a higher risk for uterine cancer. Also, my mom and her mom have a history of strokes, and I am prone to migraines. So, I don’t think this is the best choice for me. My particular cancer has a very low rate of reoccurrence, but it was estrogen and progesterone positive. I know my oncologist isn’t thrilled, but he doesn’t have to live in my body. I should find out this week if he is going to recommend surgery to have my ovaries removed and I’m ok with that. It seems like a better option. I’m 50 years old, not planning to have more children, and I’ve been having premenopausal symptoms for a while. One thing I’m learning is that this process of making life and death decisions without much time, and pressure and limited information from my doctors, is that it’s not easy, but my overall health and quality of life are as important as preventing cancer from returning. I’m only speaking for myself here, but can’t see fighting to live if I can’t actually “live”. I’m so excited for you, Chelsey, that your life is going so well. Enjoy your pregnancy and get plenty of rest. Once your baby is born you will definitely miss sleep!😂

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +1

      @@mmsdecorator928 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and perspective. I definitely hear what you are saying and I also had the quality of life debate. It really is so overwhelming all the massive decisions that need to be made in short amounts of time and pretty much going off the advice of your medical care team (with some personal side research). It makes me so happy to hear that you are feeling good about your decision and at peace with the road you are choosing, that is a huge piece in my opinion. Once again, thank you for sharing your light and your journey!
      And thank you! I have been loving pregnancy and so thankful to be at this spot in my life after so many unknowns if we would ever be able to be here. Lots of love to you as you move forward with your fighting and healing🌱💌

  • @kathylau2494
    @kathylau2494 7 дней назад

    I feel bad for you, i was on it forv4vyeaes the psyc got together with my oncologist and they switched. Me mevto others. The femora gav÷ me very bad pains in hands and feet. Then she gave me tamoxifen and then took me off at 4 years. I did not want to get off buy she said i would get resistance. So im off it, its now 6 years but i still feel anxiety, so i dont think it was the ais. God Bless and save us all. In Jesuscname amen.

  • @lauracanada3116
    @lauracanada3116 Год назад +1

    Hi Chelsea I take tamoxifen x 5 years right know I’m in the first years I take and yes I feel the same like you say very down like no energy depresión days greys ,,, I know is for te medication and because menopause so my period come some times but more month stop me keriod and all this produce menopause symptoms all together my doc say the only fell me like before all this is do exercise more you more good and normal I feel ,, wich medication you take and until when !? My doc say only 5 years and no more .

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад

      Hi Laura, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear you are having challenges on the medication as well. I really enjoy exercise and I did find that it helped, but didn't completely get rid of the side effects. Before tamoxifen I was taking Lupron.

  • @mssdn8976
    @mssdn8976 2 месяца назад

    I tried taking Letrozole prior to surgery to shrink my tumour and for about a year afterwards. I’m 70, I asked to switch to a different AI but my oncologist said I could choose to stop taking it, as I am low risk. It’s not an easy choice, I worry that the BC will return. I got to the point where I could hardly walk up the stairs at night. It’s easier for me to choose, as I’m older

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for sharing❤. Im so sorry thr AI effected your ability to move so much, I can imagine that would be challenging on your quality of life. Even though you are older it doesn't mean it's an easy choice, all the factors still apply. I hope you feel clarity and peace in whatever decision feels right for you🌷💕

  • @ligiacastillo7602
    @ligiacastillo7602 Год назад

    I became premenopausal and my body went crazy. My doctor said I was fine according to the blood work. I tried over the counter estrogen (natural). It’s called “estrove”, they have several I trier the orange box that says for weight management as well and it helped me with the night sweats and chills, I thought I was going crazy, it lasted for about a month an a half. I didn’t want to try drugs, so I decided to wait and see and sure enough I eventually started to feel better, but it was hell and the worse was not having anyone to understand. Hang in there you will get better. Try to get rid of dairy as well, since it has so many antibiotics and stuff. If possible go plant based just to see what works. God Bless!!

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +1

      Hi Ligia! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm so happy to hear that you started to feel better after doing what you decided was best for you💕. Dairy is such a great tip, thank you! Wishing you the most wonderful day💫!

  • @KerryTarnow
    @KerryTarnow 2 года назад +3

    2nd

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад +1

      It's been a while since you've been ✌. Still here and that's all that matters! Thanks for watching!

  • @33333cherokee
    @33333cherokee 7 месяцев назад

    im so scared of hormone therapy i am at the begining of my chemo journey but it is the AI s that scare me, i have suffered with clinical depression all my life now im old it is under control but i am suicidal when it is not ... i also broke my spine when i was young and have lived with cronic pain for more than 25 years i thnk AI s may keep the cancer from coming back but may kill me in the process i am scared.

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  6 месяцев назад

      I hear you, I found it so scary thinking about upcoming treatments and not being sure how my body and mind would react. My heart is with you. Sending so much love, strength and continued resilience as you begin your chemo. You've got this!

  • @scgraves98
    @scgraves98 7 дней назад

    I was lucky enough to catch my cancer early, I went on Lupron but I refuse to do AI’s. I don’t want the hell that comes with it

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  5 дней назад

      So happy to hear you caught it early🙏! Take good care🌷

  • @pollymiller6370
    @pollymiller6370 2 месяца назад

    I'll be on this shit soon. I am NOT ready to go through more hell. My sister left her job because of these side effects. Crap. Ive had 4 cancers. So my life will just be...more of the same awful shit?

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Месяц назад

      I hear you, it's so hard... I truly hope you are able to find peice and happiness on these medications🙏🫂💕

  • @juliehopkins5322
    @juliehopkins5322 2 года назад +2

    Have you looked at taking DIM, Calcium D Glurate and sulforaphane instead. A much more natural approach

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 года назад

      I haven't! But I will look into it and mention to my oncologist when the timing is right! I always appreciate a more natural approach when there is one. Thank you🙏!

  • @CousinEddy1969
    @CousinEddy1969 Год назад

    What Hormone was you taken? Estrogen or Testosterone

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад

      Anti estrogen. My cancer was estrogen fuelled so keeping the estrogen low in my body is recommended.

    • @CousinEddy1969
      @CousinEddy1969 Год назад +1

      @@ChelseyTarnow So it is the Hormone Blockers you are on causing your Estrogen ( hormone levels) to be zero! You feel bad on account of having no hormones in your body!!! My wife experienced the exact same thing was absolutely devastating! Find you an Oncologist that is educated on Hormone Replacement Therapy! Taking Testosterone (which is Breast Tissue protective) will stop most if not all your symptoms! The test can not convert to Estrogen while you are taking the blockers...

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад

      @@CousinEddy1969 yes that's right! This is really interesting, I'm definitely going to ask my oncologist. The more information the better. I appreciate you sharing with me. I hope your wife is feeling like herself again🙏🌷!

    • @CousinEddy1969
      @CousinEddy1969 Год назад

      @@ChelseyTarnow Thank you so much she has been cancer free for over 10 years. All aspects of our lives have improved dramatically. My wife is such a beautiful woman and it literally broke my heart to watch her lose her identity as a woman when they shut down her hormones! Estrogen-positive cancer is devastating, but there are alternatives to living a life without hormones...

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  Год назад +1

      @@CousinEddy1969 Im so happy to hear that she has been healthy and you both have been living an improved life! That is such a gift! You seem like such a compassionate and understanding husband, thank you for taking the time to pass along what you have learned from your experience :)

  • @smoothjazz1954
    @smoothjazz1954 2 месяца назад

    I am so sorry you are going through this. I would be just like you. 😢😮 I think Cannabis would make you feel better. I am sad, depressed, then I have a gummy, I wake up and fill good, motivated. I wake-up!! ADHD, we are living in some bad times, I pray for you ☮️💟✝️ Vote Trump 2024❤

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for sharing what has helped you🙏❤. Sending much love and positive vibes your way!

  • @peggycartmill8019
    @peggycartmill8019 Месяц назад

    This is very depressing. Why do you go on living like this? Stop what you’re doing and try something different. Call out to God and believe in him when he says “God is near the broken hearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:27). And you are crushed in spirit. He is Jehovah Rafa, the God who heals. He will put joy and peace back into your heart again. He’s waiting for you to call out to him. He wants to hear your voice. Please give him the chance to answer. You are loved.

  • @saiyanhead
    @saiyanhead 9 месяцев назад +1

    The quest/desire to have fun/enjoyment every day will lead to dissatisfaction from life. Look beyond your desires. Who is the experiencer inside?

    • @ChelseyTarnow
      @ChelseyTarnow  9 месяцев назад

      Interesting perspective. Thank you for making me think tonight.