Hi Lynn
Thanks for asking the question here, as it's given me some good information too. I am glad to hear the other ladies experience of tamoxifen which needs to be considered against many other's comments on how awful it can be! We are all individuals and need to make the best decisions we can when faced with breast cancer and getting on with a healthy and happy future.
My Dr said I didn't need to start taking it immediately, and a month or two won't matter. That says enough for me, it's a choice and I'm taking my time and frankly are also waiting for summer to be over if I'm going to get hot flushes while wearing a surgical bra and enough clothes to hide it...no thanks, it was 41 degrees here yesterday! Haha, but seriously I will give it a go too when I am physically stronger. Next stop is first "fill" into expanders with the plastic surgeon. One thing at a time for this BC newby.
All the very best to everyone and thanks for sharing
Ali xx