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Breast cancer hormone therapy

Betty9125
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HI there.  If my consultant suggests hormone therapy for breast cancer I am concerned that some of them have side affects that affect your retina/ vision. I've had lazer surgery for a retinal tear in the past so want to avoid any further risks to vision.  Has anyone come across a hormone therapy for breast cancer that does not affect eyes? Thank you.

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    Hi Betty,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I have taken both Tamoxifen and Letrozole for 2 cancers. I had eye problems with both and ended up having 5 eye operations. Fortunately, my sight has been restored to 20/20 vision after these operations, but it was scary at the time.

    Make sure to discuss this with your consultant and I hope that you can find a solution.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Betty,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I have taken both Tamoxifen and Letrozole for 2 cancers. I had eye problems with both and ended up having 5 eye operations. Fortunately, my sight has been restored to 20/20 vision after these operations, but it was scary at the time.

    Make sure to discuss this with your consultant and I hope that you can find a solution.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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