Tamoxifen
Hi there, I have had a left breast mastectomy on the 9th of August 2011. Two tumors, 8 mm and 10 mm, as well as a 4 mm area of DCIS was removed. Luckaly both tumors where Grade 1. There was no limfno...
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TAMOXIFEN ESTRIOL AND FENRETINIDE
I'm having my first oncologist appointment at 17 Jan. I was told that most likely I have to take Tamoxifen. I am not keen because of the rare but increased risk of womb cancer is a known side effect of taking tamoxifen and a high chance of bringing in monopause. But I feel I have no other choice.
There seem to be better drug Estriol and Frenretinide but compare to Tamoxifen they are very new and not being use for breast cancer hormonal therapy.
I wish I have the choice to take them instead!!!! :(
Tamoxifen seem to be better for those who already had their monopause?
Cyclin D1 Overexpression Sensitizes Breast Cancer Cells to Fenretinide
http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/9/5/1877
and on Tamoxifen side effect http://all-natural.com/tamox.html