Tamoxifen & Zoladex

I have recently completed 5 years of Letrozole and Zoladex after being diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 25. My oncologist has recently suggested that I start taking Zoladex and Tamoxifen. How do the side effects of Tamoxifen and Zoladex compare to Letrozole and Zoladex?

 

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    People vary in the side effects they experience with hormone treatment so it's difficult to say how you will be affected when changing from letrozole to tamoxifen whilst on zoladex.  It's often seeing how things go over time. There are potential side effects with both zoladex and tamoxifen and you can read more about them here  and  here.

    The charity Breast Cancer Now have a forum where woman post different experiences. I see there is a thread dedicated to women taking zoladex and tamoxifen which you might find helpful to read. Have a look here.  They also have a service where they can put you in touch with women who have been in a similar situation.at this link.

    I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene