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Tomoxifen & Uterine Cancer
just wondering if anyone has had diagnoses of Uterine Cancer after being on Tomoxifen? I have had the small op & have stopped taking it. Just waiting for results. I have been post menopause for nearl...
Hello,I have a similar experience.I am post menopausal.62 years old.I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 4 years.I had some bleeding right in the beginning,and Had a hysteroscopy.The gynaecological oncologist told me that all was fine,and things would settle down.They did,but then just 3 weeks ago I had some bleeding.I went to my GP and he ordered a vaginal ultrasound and a Pap smear.They have both come back ok,there is a polyp and a small cyst,but no cancer.Th uterine wall has definitely thickened,and this is a common side effect of Tamoxifen.My GP has referred me back to RPA which is where I had my hysteroscopy done ,but he has done this,on
y because of my clinical history.My ultrasound ,pap smear and blood tests,are all cancer free.He also reminded me that uterine cancer attributed to tamoxifen is rare,and happens after a long time,not straight away.Try not to worry,but definitely check with your doctor.Cheers Robyn xox
y because of my clinical history.My ultrasound ,pap smear and blood tests,are all cancer free.He also reminded me that uterine cancer attributed to tamoxifen is rare,and happens after a long time,not straight away.Try not to worry,but definitely check with your doctor.Cheers Robyn xox