Graves Disease & Tamoxifen

[Adara13]

Hi - I start taking Tamoxifen tomorrow as part of breast cancer treatment. Has anyone else had to take this hormone and if so how did it affect you. I am unsure how I will respond and a tad anxious. Thank you

[Hidden]

Hi Adara, I was also prescribed Tamoxifen, however I have hypothyroidism, not Graves. I queried the possibility of its effects on Levo with my oncologist and he wrote to my GP requesting frequent monitoring/blood tests.If possible, ask your oncologist for advice and ask him to liaise with your Endo or GP so that you can be monitored.

Wishing you the very best; I do know how you feel and understand your anxiety around this treatment.

[Adara13 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Fancymare - thanks so much for the advice. I shall follow that up.

[Hidden in reply to Adara13]

I hope you get helpful responses : I’d be glad to know how you get on .

[chinvi in reply to Hidden]

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