racha

I've been on Tamoxifen for over 2 years now and it really isn't too bad. The worst side effects are uterine cancer and dvt but these are rare.I didn't take it back in 2003 - I tried it for about 3months and had bad side effects so I  stopped it. If I had kept taking it perhaps breast cancer may not have returned 7 years later in the same breast - hindsight's a great thing! Anyway,I dare not stop it now cos the return of cancer is far worse than a few hot flushes. I can't comment on zolodex as I haven't had it. But you can only try them and see how you go.There are other drugs that can help with side effects if you get any. I was 47 when I had a lumpectomy,full node clearance and radiation - similar to what you've had.My nodes were all clear and my cancer was eostrogen +ve, hercepton -ve. There is about an 8% chance of cancer returning in the same breast despite all this treatment. I was shocked it came back 7 years later in the same spot.But it was still classed as early bc and Tamoxifen is very effective at preventing any further recurrences from this type of cancer. I went on a long flight earlier in the year and I stopped Tamoxifen for awhile-didn't want to risk a dvt .But that was my choice,doctor said I didn't have to stop it. Keep researching and asking questions until you feel comfortable with your decisions.

                                 Tonya xx