Hi all, my hormone tests came back and despite my lack of periods I’m not through menopause yet, so no Letrizole for me. I’m ER positive. Instead I’m starting on Tamoxifen. The only side effect that concerns me is that it can make fibroids worse and I already have ginormous fibroids. But I’m under the gynae for that so hopefully it won’t be too bad. I can see me ending up with a hysterectomy quite soon though.
Im getting preventative radiotherapy on the left breast, where I only had the lumpectomy. Fortunately I’m getting the 5 day, high intensity treatment, and they’re only treating the affected half of my breast, which avoids my needing to breath hold (I have chronic asthma). It reduces my risk of recurrence by 50%, although that's 50% of a really low number in my case.
I'm starting Tamoxifen in the next few days and radiotherapy in 4 weeks, but all I want for Christmas is you... I mean, to be cancer free. Looks like I'm getting my wish.
Experiences of Tamoxifen would be good to hear
