Im so pleased for you x I hope you are celebrating in style x Dont forget that Tamoxifen does come with side effects, but advice on here from people will help you to fight them! These chats are so good for that x (not being negative about it - this is a day to celebrate. One step at a time) 

BRILLIANT NEWS! Yay you xxx

Did you cry a bit when they told you? I did!  Celebration time then ... bring it on! Xx

Thanks!  I do know that it might not be easy taking those tablets but will cross that bridge if it happens. xxx

Hi - just gave the consultant a hug!!  Mind you I did cry happy tears when I got home!  Then I remembered I am still sore so can't quite forget what has happened in the last few weeks.  One positive step forward though.... xxx

Hey - just wanted to say I hope that your first treatment goes well tomorrow.  Thinking of you. xxx

Good afternoon, 

I'm doing ok thanks.

It's hard to say as far as the medication goes because I could say I have everyone of the common side effects but when I mentioned it to my gp she didn't seem concerned and said it's usually a good month before you get them(that was a couple of weeks ago though now)

I often get terrible stomach cramps and my bowels are certainly very different to pre op/ meds. I did feel I get moody quickly on some days. I'm definitely sleeping more, however I go to bed earlier now but wake early. I have just started with leg cramps in the night but they are manageable. I do think my hair is different too but maybe that's in my head..we'll see in a few more weeks!! 

I got my prescription for the tamoxifen the day I got my results. I've also just had my 5 year care plan sent with my yearly scheduled mammograms for my left boob.

I think my belly, boob and upper arm will stay nuMB which I was hoping wouldn't be the case as the feeling is strange but I still think my self lucky.

How are you feeling now xxx

Well hello - what a sweetie for remembering! I’m sure all will be well, it’s at a very civilised time of 11.30. How are YOU doing? Xx

I was interested to read how you’re getting on with tamoxifen.  I’ve just come OFF it for a “2 week holiday”. I had been on it for 5 or 6 weeks.  After about the first 2-3 weeks I was getting some weird tingling in my feet.  I happened to mention this to the radiologist when I was having my scan last week (in readiness for radio starting tomorrow).  She advised me to speak to the breast care nurse, she in turn told me to take 2 weeks off and also see my GP.  

So I’ve not taken it for about 4 days now.  Feet are a bit less tingly I think, but either icy cold or boiling hot.  

The other side effects I’ve been experiencing (apart from hot flushes) are tiredness and being a bit constipated. I’m emotional and a cry baby anyway, so no difference there!

xx

Hello - I'm so sorry to hear that you're suffering some of the side effects of Tamoxifen. I am not looking forward to taking it at all.

I am feeling ok at the moment.  I feel a bit in limbo as now my surgery is over and I've had the all clear, so many people think I should just be back to normal like I've broken my arm or something less serious.  I know that I am incredibly lucky not to need any further treatment but I think the whole cancer thing has knocked me for six.

Sending my best wishes to you. Will let you know when I get the dreaded tablets and go from there! ...xx