I have had surgery for stage one breast cancer DCIS
It says that the benefits are not clear but some evidence says it reduces the risk of the cancer returning
I am worried of the side effects of the drug tamoxifen as I already suffer from migraines which bring on sickness I take propranolol for and I have anxiety of which I take fluoxitine for who I have to change as it dosent agree with tamoxifen
My question is should I take it or not I have to have radio therapy which has its own side effects
This has all happend within a month and I think I am realising how over whelming it is even though I know I am very lucky
Hope all this makes sense
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Hi
Great that you are reaching out to us all rather than coping with worries alone. Like you, I had worries about tamoxifen as I have suffered with migraines since I was a child. It was a nightmare. After talking with my Consultant I decided to take it and see. I certainly haven't had any increase in migraines. I know everyone is different though. I wanted to try because of the drugs benefits in reducing return of cancer. Whatever you decide we will all be here for you
