to take Tamoxifen or not

they usually wait for any radiation treatment until approx a month after any surgery. 

I would not be worried about it returning within this time frame, this is a normal waiting period.  I also suspect it is not an aggressive fast growing cancer  (i apologise if im wrong) as you are not having Chemo. 

Im sorry about the pain you felt and that u had to go back to emergancy that sucks. 

Usually they start tamoxifen after radiation. or towards the end of radiation, depending on how many radiation sessions your having and once again how fast growing your cancer was. 

Everyone is suppose to have a breast care nurse. What state are you from ?

I know its a frightening time and everything is new for you, if you have any questions feel free to message me... I may not have all the answers but I may know someone who does, I speak alot to people and am pretty knowlegdable about most things to do with breast cancer. The Doctors dont always tell you everything, or if they do its not all sinking in coz its a little bit of an overload. no question is stupid & I hope you get the answers and support you need from this site. 

Merylee