posted by Samsung130
15 April 2020
Tamoxifen Worries
Last reply:
23 April 2020 18:53
Hello There.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in January. Had a mastectomy in March. Now I've to start Hormone Therapy. Tamoxifen and an injection every month. I have come away from my appt with Oncology with worries n doubts. I have not read 1 good thing about Tamoxifen.. it just seems to be torture. I'm very reluctant to even go get the prescription.. Why are Oncologists prescribing it, when the feedback is so awful?
I'm 33. Due to get married this year and just cant cope with the thought of this.
It's already causing me major stress, anxiety and I have not even started it.
Hello,
This is a very difficult time for you. I am sorry to see you haven’t had a reply here yet but if you phone our Nurseline we can put you in touch with one of the ladies who is on Tamoxifen from our peer to peer support group if you would find this helpful.
Unfortunately many breast cancers do rely on oestrogen to grow and by taking tamoxifen you are blocking this opportunity. Yes there are side-effects but there are also things that you can do to reduce these. Nonetheless of course this is a very distressing time for you and if you would like to speak with one of our counsellors we can arrange this through our Nurseline at 1800 200 700. We are available Mon-Thurs 9-8pm Fri Sat & Sun 9-5.
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse