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 all! 

    Just a wee update on Tamoxifen. I’ve been taking them for almost 2 months now and I have had no side effects other than the odd mood swing! I know I’m still early days but so far so good.I just wanted to put it out there for anyone else who might be anxious to start taking it. I’m 39 and pre menopausal.  

    I’ve completed radiotherapy also and now feel a bit out on my own now that treatment has finished. Did anyone else feel this way?

    I also wanted to ask re alcohol…does anyone still enjoy a few glasses of wine? I was oestrogen positive and usually drank a bottle of wine a week. I’ve not been drinking lately but don’t want to feel guilt for enjoying an evening unwinding with some wine when I do decide to have a drink. I’m otherwise healthy, not overweight and active (although could be a bit better!) 

      

      

      

      

  • Hi , I’m glad you’re managing with few side effects x It’s also an odd feeling finishing treatment and sometimes it just hits you out of the blue what you’ve been through but just take  iit a day at a time and enjoy your glass of wine ! I do ! Xx

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