It's official. I qualify for and will be starting the SURMOUNT clinical trial in January 2026. It wasn't without much thinking that this decision was finally made. My family supported me from the beginning and I will be able to see them with my trips to Philadelphia. The clinical trial navigator was very patient as I asked a million questions to ensure I understood what was required of me for the study. My oncologist supports the trials as long as I can be on an aromatase inhibitor to keep my estrogen at bay. I can. It's a pretty set thing that I'll stay off the Tamoxifen at this point.
Both the SURMOUNT and ABBY trials are being completed at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. It's amazing how a life comes together. I ended up going to Drexel University in Philadelphia for my Doctor of Physical Therapy education. That has now prepared me to feel comfortable in the city of brotherly love, despite living so far away in Alaska.
Hi Steph - thought I would check in to see what's the haps. Happy to support you in your clinical trials journey. Sending positive energy for the best of results!
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