Hi all,
I have 7 months left for my 3 years of HT. I so far developed small breasts (gynecomastia) , which is common for people on HT so long. I did ask for medication for addressing that earlier in the treatment cycle, but as I was really straggling with the fatigue from Abiraterone my team didnt want to give me another medication which was likely to make things worse, and said I can ask again once I finish abiraterone and steroids. Now I've finally finished with those, and am feeling SO much better, I'm considering asking for Tamoxifen or Femara to prevent further growth. I know it would most likely not reduce what have grown, but C'est la vie.
My worry is, I dont know how serious the additional side effect are of these drugs, and I'm really enjoying not feeling exhausted after two difficult years of abiraterone. Does anyone have experience of how these drugs affect you vs Orgovyx alone?
I also dont know how much further are the moobs likely to grow in the remaining 7 month. at the moment it's noticeable but not yet very embarrassing.
Any advice is welcome
Thanks
G
Hello G (L1m )
I thought I would reply as no one has come forward with a personal experience yet.
As you are aware I am 4 years into HT treatment and as I am on other medication I declined any further medication to help reduce my "moobs". So 4 years on, yes I have a "cracking pair" but at 70 I am not bothered, it's great to still be alive!!
I checked our resources and here's the details for Tamoxifen showing all possible side effects:
Treatments and drugs. Tamoxifen.
As you will see - fatigue is on the list.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes - Brian.
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