Hi Sara,
I have just had my lumpectomy a fortnight ago, and due to have my CT Scan on Thursday. I'm like you with a very slim chance of it returning and I have been told that the risks associated with Chemo outweigh any benefit that I will get from it. Therefore after 6.5 weeks of Radiotherapy I will be starting Tamoxifen with the possibility of going on to Goserelin injections after a couple of months as well. I'm just wondering what the side effects were that made you decide to come off the Tamoxifen.
Narelle
You would have to think it would reduce your chances of a recurrence in breast tissue but your doctor would be the best person to ask.I guess there is that worry of possible stray cancer cells elsewhere and that's why Tamoxifen helps.Sometimes the side effects improve after taking this drug for a few months.Also there are other drugs to counteract Tamoxifen side effects. I take a low dose of Endep and it really helps.A bilateral mastectomy is big surgery to go through and would you think of reconstruction or not?It's a big decision so keep researching and asking questions-there is no rush.You've already been through alot recently.Hope you have recovered ok. Tonya xx
