4 years on Tamoxifen
I've been on Tamoxifen for 4 years now. However, to be honest, I stopped it several months ago for a break.
I've done this before and inevitably, I get some spotting which leads me to have a pelvic...
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Thank you, Tonya, for raising this issue.
Yes, it is fine for them to say the benefits outweigh the bad bits but it is not them having to deal with it all on a daily or long-term basis, eh ?
I see an oncologist next week and have been trying to find out more of the long-term effects of the drug before I go. My surgeon did not seem at all impressed with hormone therapy so I will have to listen to the oncologist and ask heaps of questions. As you say, 2 years is one thing but 10 ????? Sometimes I feel the medicos just keep things going for the sake of the pockets of their mates and chemical companies !
The alternative drugs are no better for my circumstances. I do have severe arthritis and will need knee and hip replacements (surgeon wanted to do knees 4 years ago) so the idea of possible osteoporosis does not appeal !
If anyone else has some info for us all it would be appreciated.
Hi Robyn - good to see you still posting regularly. You are always so helpful and positive.
Hope all are feeling well and happy on this glorious day in Victoria.
Summer