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Sue_w1
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3 years ago

Tamoxifen - efficacy of low dose treatment and reduction of negative side effects

I had hormone positive BC and was prescribed Letrozole, which I could not continue because of side effects. I was then prescribed tamoxifen, 20mg a day for eight years, but again the side effects real...
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HappySoul
Member
3 years ago
Hi @Sue_w 
Saw my onc on Wednesday & asked her if this is an option for me but she said the study really only applies to those with DCIS. 
I had invasive carcinoma so sadly she didn’t think it an option for me.
Thanks for sharing though I’m sure it will be helpful information for many other readers.