Drs have conflicting views..
Hi all, really appreciate any advice on this one, have no idea which way to go. Had hormone receptive tumour, small 1.1cm, did surgery, radiation... then medical oncologist said need no more treatment..this is contrary to surgeon, gp and radiation oncologist who all think hormone therapy (Tamoxifen) is necessary.. but won't stand those opinions up to medical oncologist. Went back to med onc, asked to go on hormone therapy, I want to do everything I can to prevent bc coming back. He said side effects can be brutal, only improves chances by 1%, not worth it, if it comes back deal with it then... was horrid in his words, acted like bc was a nothing. He was a complete pratt. Anyways I got script, Tamoxifen, doing pretty good, only side effect really is dizziness...so am blessed compared to most... however dizziness quite bad, had 3 falls now, in last fall fractured cheek bone and multiple cuts and grazes. Went back and asked for some medication for dizziness side effect. Got told... Tamoxifen not worth it, just stop taking it... like wtf... I wasn't complaining, I want to do everything I can to stop this dreaded disease recurring, just needed a hand with the side effects. I'm scared to not take Tamoxifen, feel like I wouldn't be helping myself.. I know its not a guarantee but surely buying yourself a bit more of a chance is better than doing nothing.... drs have got me really confused and acting like I'm bringing side effects on myself. Is anyone else with hormone receptor tumour doing hormone therapy... or have you also been told side effects outweigh doing it. I had thought HT was pretty standard. Can I also throw into the mix I've had 2 melanomas as well as multiple squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers, so clearly cancer cells are quite prevalent in my body in different forms... hence whilst trying to help myself with this bc. Would so appreciate hearing anyone else's story on what their oncologist has got them doing... Many thanks for taking the time to read this... 😊