Tamoxifen after a double mastectomy
I have had a mastectomy, chemo and another mastectomy is planned this year, was on Tamoxifen but suffered enormously from its side effects so currently taking a break and seriously considering staying...
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@Bark34
Hi
I got told to see my oncologist every 3 months and scans every 3months , with no end date, I have had some side effects on Tamoxifen which I have now being taking since December 2018, but the mood swings have settled , hot flashes and sweats and brain fog are the worst, but you learn to deal with them ,I have Mets in my hip so bone pain is just part of the parcel.
So talk to your Nurse , but at least your Onc should see you every 6 months., I'm only 50 so that's why I'm on the Tamoxifen to induce early menopause rather than have more surgery at this stage, there are other AI options out there , but Tamoxifen is the first try then they adjust and change accordingly.
No expert but jut based on conversation with my Onc(who is fantastic.).
Good luck.
Hi
I got told to see my oncologist every 3 months and scans every 3months , with no end date, I have had some side effects on Tamoxifen which I have now being taking since December 2018, but the mood swings have settled , hot flashes and sweats and brain fog are the worst, but you learn to deal with them ,I have Mets in my hip so bone pain is just part of the parcel.
So talk to your Nurse , but at least your Onc should see you every 6 months., I'm only 50 so that's why I'm on the Tamoxifen to induce early menopause rather than have more surgery at this stage, there are other AI options out there , but Tamoxifen is the first try then they adjust and change accordingly.
No expert but jut based on conversation with my Onc(who is fantastic.).
Good luck.