Tamoxifen timing
Hi, I had my final chemo on Friday yay but now I'm facing up to the Tamoxifen. When I first saw my Oncologist I thought he said I'd start the Tamox after my Radiotherapy but the registrar on my final...
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I started tamoxifen a week after radiotherapy (had 18 weeks chemo, 3 weeks break, 5 weeks radiotherapy). But I have heard of another lady on here who started tamoxifen before radiotherapy. If you are worried though check with your breast care nurse if you have one or with a doctor.
I was scheduled to start radiotherapy 11 days after chemo but had never heard of anyone having such a little break. My medical oncologist said this was too close and offered to ring the radiation oncologist to reschedule. I then started at the 3 week mark, so sometimes it pays to speak up and ask questions.
I found that the side effects of tamoxifen were much easier to cope with than the chemo, but we all different. I have now been on Tamoxifen for 8 months and don't have any major problems. Best wishes and take care. Deanne xxx
PS no one discussed an oopherectomy with me either. I always ask them to explain the benefits of any treatment or procedure so I understand why it is necessary for me. We all have different circumstances and different treatment needs but we have a right toI understand the reasons for this.