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Brenda5
8 years agoMember
Tamoxifen 10mg
With all my odd side effects on 20mg Tamoxifen over the last 2 years I asked my oncologist last year, could I have a break? The answer was no. Recently I had tachycardia (180 beats per minute) but th...
Giovanna_BCNA
8 years agoMember
Hello @Brenda5
In reading your post I can see that you have been taking tamoxifen for two years now. As you know, its not advisable to change your treatment regime without consulting with your specialists first. This raises a few questions for me as a cancer nurse and Im hoping that you have spoken with your medical team?
I found some information on the BCNA website regarding hormone therapy that you may like to review. https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2017/08/women-stopping-hormone-therapies-early/
You can always call our helpline on 1800 500 258 if you would like to speak with one of the nurses.
In reading your post I can see that you have been taking tamoxifen for two years now. As you know, its not advisable to change your treatment regime without consulting with your specialists first. This raises a few questions for me as a cancer nurse and Im hoping that you have spoken with your medical team?
I found some information on the BCNA website regarding hormone therapy that you may like to review. https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2017/08/women-stopping-hormone-therapies-early/
You can always call our helpline on 1800 500 258 if you would like to speak with one of the nurses.