Read all you can- through BCNA so you know it is legitimate scientific reporting.
At one of the BCNA conferences 800 of us attended, the guest oncologist - asked how many women were asked to take hormonal treatment- 99% put their hands up;
then he asked how many had stopped taking it- 50% hands up,
then how many stopped it and did not tell their medical team? 45% hands up,
so do talk it over with your team/specialist. The results over many years for Tamoxifen are referred to as the single most likely contributor to long life post op- and that is why the survivorship rates are so high.
I took Tamoxifen for 5 years, (2004 commencement- experienced hot flushes , dry vagina and moodiness) then was tried on Armidex- had bone pains +++, then another but had muscle pain that made me feel like I had the worst flu imagineable, so in hindsight agreed to take Tamoxifen and am still here.
It is a very personal choice, dont be pressured, but be aware of the statistics and whatever you decide, best of luck! XMandy
