Tamoxifen side effects?

As my very supportive GP says: our bodies do not produce oestrogen to give us breast cancer! We need oestrogen to function fully at many levels, including cardiovascular health, brain function, etc  

After surgery for breast cancer 19 months ago, I have (with guidance of my GP) the following regime: I do a hormone saliva test every 6 months, which provides us with an exact "picture" of my oestrogen levels and whether my liver is in fact metabolising the oestrogen to be effectively utilised in my body. The day an oncologist offers to actually monitor my oestrogen levels and recognises the role of the liver in oestrogen metabolism, is when I will give any attention to aromatase inhibitors. I ensure that my liver is functioning well and to that effect do a regular liver detox.

Further I take I-3-C, Resveratol, Coenzyme Q 10, Quercetin, Vit C, Vit D, Vit B and some mineral supplements (monitored by hair mineral analysis). I also take calcium as I have eliminated cow's dairy from my diet (due to hormones in it) except for some occasional organic dairy treats. Also only meat which is organic and free range and which I know where it comes from. I have also greatly reduced my sugar and alcohol intake, with only occasional treats and try to generally follow an alkaline diet. Nothing extreme, just a healthy balanced approach.

Furthermore, I have completely eliminated any cosmetic and other products containing parabens and a number of other petrochemicals (e.g. in sorbalene) and harmful ingredients. I also do not drink water from clear commercial plastic bottles (only BPA free plastic) even the pink Mnt Franklin ones "supporting" breast cancer. I am taking the precautionary principle on this and accept the growing evidence that many plastic materials contain xenoestrogens which introduces foreign mimicking oestrogens into our bodies. Why take an aromatase inhibitor, when you are not eliminating other bad oestrogens from your environment and body?

I am feeling better than ever before and although nothing can remove the fear of metastasis from my life, I at least feel I am giving it my best shot with my own efforts.