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About to commence Tamoxofen
Hi All, I am now 71 and was diagnosed with an ER+PR+HER- 10mm tumor in my left breast in Feb 2026. I had a lumpectomy, and lymph node removed in April 2026. There was no evidence of spread. 3 weeks of radiation followed. I am now about to commence taking Tamoxofen. I am terrified of the possible side effects, and yet am also terrified of the possible consequences if I do not take it. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Jen x
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I was 67 when diagnosed. I had letrozole rather than tamoxifen, for ten years. Letrozole tends to chomp up your bone density so worth asking about that and other common side effects.Remember, you can always stop if the side effects are unacceptable. No treatment is guaranteed, but they are recommended on the grounds of known effectiveness. Give it a shot.
