Karin

I was 50 when I was first diagnosed with EBC hormone positive.  After surgery, radiation I started Tamoxifen and was on it for 4 years until I got a secondary diagnosis.  Same breast side, same hormone positive.  My surgeon put me immediately on Arimidex as he felt that the Tamoxifen hadn't done it;s full job on me.  Anyway whilst I was on it, I had intrmittent breakthrough bleeding which my gyne always checked out as there is a higher risk of uterine cancer whilst taking Tamoxifen (I hope this does not scare you as everyone is different).  I was fine on it - no aches, some night sweats (but had them already) not much weight gain.  Now on Arimidex (I dispise it- lots of joint pain and huge weight gain).  We are all different and the side effects are all differing. Unfortunately or fortunately you really have to try it to know.  Some people have had terrible side effects BUT there is always a choice of some other drug that they were changed to.  Tamoxifen didn't make me go through menopause - even at age 54!!!  Congratulations of completing chemo and radiation. XLeonie