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I have been on Tamoxifen since I was dx in 2006. Then on my follow-up last April I was told I had bc in my other breast. My question is that since taking Tamoxifen I have suffered no side-effects whatsoever,and although this appears to be a good thing I'm left wondering if it is working.
I have asked my onc and she just says of course it is, but I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't experience any symptons or side-effects at all. When I was diagnosed for the second time my consultant advised me to change to another drug, but my oncologist insists there isn't one as good at Tamoxifen as I haven't gone through the mnopause.
Has anyone else experienced no side-effects on Tamoxifen?
Sorry to hear about the bc in your other breast, Lesley. Being premeno, I think tamoxifen is the only drug suitable for you.
No side-effects of tamoxifen for me either, but I am postmeno (didn't fancy arimidex). Incidentally, I had a very easy menopause, so maybe you are destined to have the same.
has any one suffered with thining of the bones as side affect on tamoxifen i am pre meno.i am due to start them this week and worried as i have a knee replacement im only 46 and know i will need it replaced again soon.tried getting answers from breast clinic but seem to be getting conflicting answers
Having no side effects is fantastic !!! Hot flushes and Night sweats are my only side effect and are a complete nightmare. I,m spending a fortune on herbal tablets looking for one that actually works.
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