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Hi Sch, Thanks for your message. I did see my doctor on Friday and broke down when I told him I can't continue on the Tamoxifen. He agreed that if my symptoms are so bad I shouldn't take them but he is concerned about recurrence. So he has asked me to be vigilant with my checks and ensure I attend all of my appointments. To say I'm relieved is an understatement. I am feeling better about it now and hope to get back to a normal life soon.
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January 2020
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Hi I have recently finished radiotherapy and chemotherapy for breast cancer. My cancer was HER2 and Progesterone positive but eostrogen negative. However my oncologist has put me onto Tamoxifen, I'm really not sure why he has but the side effects are horrendous. I'm 41, have 2 children at home and am expected to return to work full time soon, but feel completely overwhelmed by the side effects. I have spoken with him about this and have told him I want to stop taking the tablets. He has asked me to persevere until the end of January at which time he will re-assess. I'm not happy about this as my symptoms are debilitating and all I can think is that my cancer was eostrogen negative so why am I putting myself through this. Has anyone else had similar experiences or could perhaps offer some help/advice? Pulling what little hair I have out!
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March 2019
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Hi @Nic1 , I'm sorry to hear that it has been a hard and sad road for you. I've now started chemo. I have 4 rounds of the nasty chemo every 3 weeks and then 3 months of weekly chemo. Followed by 20 rounds of radiotherapy. I have to travel to Perth for Radiotherapy though so have to be away from my family. I hope you're able to find your peace in all of this. It truly is a hard experience, but one which you will get through and look back on one day. I have included my children in the majority of my diagnosis and treatment information so far. They are older; 16yrs and 12yrs but I feel they are able to cope with it better knowing what's going on with mum. Best of luck to you N!! Lorie xo
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March 2019
February 2019
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I too was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I've had surgery and see my oncologist on Friday. It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and the waiting has been hard. I'm not working at the moment either so I'm stuck at home. I've been trying to keep myself busy; cleaning the house, making lists of meals I'd like to cook in preparation for my chemo time, organising financial issues, etc. But, there's still those moments when the thoughts start to creep in and the worry sets in. Usually as I'm trying to get to sleep, or when I wake up numerous times during the night. I hope your wait gets easier and you get some news soon. Best of luck to you
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