Tamoxifen: to take or not to take?
One of my tumours (i have multi focal) was e+ by only a small amount, so I am borderline for tamoxifen. Professor of Gynecology (who i met about genetics and risk of gyno cancer due to family history...
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My bc was 90% hormone positive, her2 neg, last week I had ovaries/tubes removed along with hysterectomy (uterus & cervix removed as an extra preventative) now waiting for surgical menopause to kick in ??
Started Tamoxifen early June, I take it with evening meal. No real problems, still had regular periods for first 3 months, then nothing. Couple of hickups with joints, neurofen fixed overnight. Feet tingle and are a bit numb, no rear drama. Oncologist will change me over to Arimidex in November which has a lot more side effects. But I think the whole thought of recurrance terrifies me more than side effects of these drugs. What ever they are getting the best results from I will take or do.
Best wishes on the choice you make.
Viv