Tamoxifen

[shanikab1]

Hello! I am 34yrs old and was dx with Stage 1 HER2 triple positive breast cancer October 2018. I have done chemo and had a lumpectomy. I am getting a consultation regarding radiation but my oncologist put me on Tamoxifen. Can anyone give me some insight or opinion on what to expect? I am a little nervous and skeptical on taking it.

[1stgradeteach]

I've been on it since Oct. 2018 and haven't had any issues from it. The only thing that I noticed was that my stool was slightly looser but wasn't a problem.

[shanikab1 in reply to 1stgradeteach]

Thank you so much for your input! I greatly appreciate it!

[sharon1014]

Hi there

I am 44 and In 2017 had invasive ductal carcinoma and had chemo, single mastectomy and radiation. I just had reconstruction surgery in January. I am on tamoxifen. I have been on it for about a year. I gained some weight but besides that, it hasn’t been a problem.

[shanikab1 in reply to sharon1014]

Thank you sharon1014 for that! A definite relief. I appreciate your response!

[SeattleMom]

Hi, Shani!

My sister was on tamoxifen for a couple of years. Her most difficult side effect was joint pain. Most typical regimen, I believe, is a 5-year course following chemo.

I would definitely follow your doc’s recommendation. Due to a “slip through the cracks” I was not treated with tamoxifen following my BC. Seventeen years later, it snuck into my spine. Don’t take any chances.

God bless you! XO Linda

[shanikab1 in reply to SeattleMom]

Thank you for your response! Greatly appreciated! <3

[Nicu697]

I took Tamoxifen for five years . I had no side effects except for occasional night sweats. Everybody responds differently. It's better to try it

[shanikab1 in reply to Nicu697]

Thank you so much for your response!

[Nicu697]

You're very welcome