Tamoxifen - good and bad.

Hello,

I was diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer and recently had a lumpectomy. My pathology results came back and lymph nodes were clear and clear margins also. I will also be getting radiotherapy and started on Tamoxifen. I’m really quite worried about taking it as I’ve read some horror stories on side effects! 

Really looking to hear some good and bad experience please? 

Thanks!

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  • Hi there , I’m glad your surgery is over and that there is no spread , that is fantastic news ! I’m on Letrozole not Tamoxifen , but I believe the side effects are similar . Some people get away with few side effects so I would wait and see how it goes and then if you do get side effects , post on here and see if anyone can help. I think the main thing is hot flushes and night sweats ! Good luck and keep us posted! Xx

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  • Hi there , I’m glad your surgery is over and that there is no spread , that is fantastic news ! I’m on Letrozole not Tamoxifen , but I believe the side effects are similar . Some people get away with few side effects so I would wait and see how it goes and then if you do get side effects , post on here and see if anyone can help. I think the main thing is hot flushes and night sweats ! Good luck and keep us posted! Xx

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