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Tamoxifen and inflammation
Diagnosed April 2023 and completed treatments with partial mastectomy and reconstruction. Been struggling on Tamoxifen with inflammation in my hip and knee’s. Dec 2024 needed biopsy’s for two new lump...
Hi @Mandy_79
Definitely talk to your Onc about it before stopping it. Most of us have some sort of side effects from the hormone treatment (some very lucky ones, don't!)
There are 3 other Hormone treatments that may suit you more - ask your Onc about then. When is your next appointment? If it isn't for some months, try and get an earlier one.
I tried 2 others in the first 6 months, before settling down with Anastrozole for the next 5+ years. It suited me much better.
take care & all the best
Definitely talk to your Onc about it before stopping it. Most of us have some sort of side effects from the hormone treatment (some very lucky ones, don't!)
There are 3 other Hormone treatments that may suit you more - ask your Onc about then. When is your next appointment? If it isn't for some months, try and get an earlier one.
I tried 2 others in the first 6 months, before settling down with Anastrozole for the next 5+ years. It suited me much better.
take care & all the best