Hi Tanya
I have had two mastectomies - one with BC in 2003 and then the other with BC last year. I am now on Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. The tamoxifen reduces your oestrogen levels and as my tumours were oestrogen positive I still need to have it even though I have no breast tissue left. I think it reduces the chance of further tumours in other parts of my body, especially my ovaries (Ovarian cancer is linked to Breast Cancer, in case you weren't aware).
I am not having any adverse affects from taking Tamoxifen other than heavy periods. This I am handling by taking Trans-something or other acid which reduces the bleeding (I can't remember off-hand what it is called! LOL)
Hope this helps,
Louise x
