Its since leveled off to a more manageable level, she told Healthline. xx, I had not thought about having the pill, I may try that. Thank you for this interesting and helpful reply. There was no spread to the sentinel nodes. {currentyear} American Cancer Society, Inc. All rights reserved. Occasionally women with LCIS choose bilateral mastectomy as a preventive measure, but most surgeons consider this inappropriate. Tomorrow I have an appt. If you do have a higher-than-average risk, you need to compare the benefit of possibly reducing your chance of getting breast cancer with the risk of side effects and other problems from taking one of these drugs. I have decided to trial it for at least 3 months to see if my body takes the side effects. The only side effect Ive noticed is hot flashes. Ultimately it is of course your body your choice, personally I have been taking Tamoxifen for 14 months now and in terms of side effects I really dont think I suffer from anything anymore than I would do as part of the natural menopause. I limit sugar but I don't avoid it. I had a lumpectomy, no node involvement and haven't had to go through chemo. In fact, while throughout the first 3 months the average pharmacological onset was 62.8 minutes (DS +/- 16.8), during the second 3 months it was 29.3 minutes . Sighh, but I have heard that Arimidex has many less side effects. Totally 'get it' why they are doing it. I'm constantlyasking myself whethermy decision is the right one, and so was glad to find your post and the replies. I am currently not taking it for quality of life reasons (debilitating joint pain, depression, and vaginal fissures). Well one of the most talked about items on here is the tamoxifen debate we can only say what's right for us .. I bit the bullet and started taking Letrozole after the New Year, and guess what? But I was prepared to take that risk over having tried Tamoxifen and experiencing its effects. UpToDate. you are my new best friend. x. I really feel for you, we've all been in your shoes at the beginning of this, it all sounds so daunting doesn't it? I had chemo. Have you been given any information about the one recommended for you? I just can't seem to shake off however the cost it would bringto the quality of my life!! I was previously offered a full hysterectomy with removal of ovaries so am thinking that is the way to go. What Does the Doctor Look for on a Mammogram? Approved as a pharmacy medicine, Sanofi will launch Cialis Together in the second half of the year. I would just encourage you to really think about the risks versus the rewards of whatever you decide. Anyway whatever you decide it takes a while to sort out what's right for YOU! 2021. Good luck! Plus on Letrozole you arent recommended to use vagifem. J Natl Cancer Inst. These tools are used mainly by genetic counselors and other health care professionals. Yes I will celebrate in style despite Covid!!! I am now a pecastarian, avoid diary products and alcohol, andalso exercise daily. Decided that I rather take the 1% risk and continue to live an active life. All treatments for breast cancer have risks, he says. I don't think I will be taking anything he suggests.! I am suffering with the decision to take or not take tamoxifen you have no side effects at all? Some women choose to take tamoxifen to decrease the likelihood of breast cancer. 10mg works as does 5mg. At the start I had a couple of mood swings and a few days of trapped wind, but now all that has stopped. Hi, this is my first post. I am not taking Tamoxifen, because I am sensitive to medication and afraid of side effects. I have never heard of an Oncotype test but that doesn't surprise me, 5 months down the road and STILL nothing from my Oncologist, I ring his Secretary who says she will pass messages on but never hear back & I have an enlarged Lymph Node in my groin which is agony. I've just had my first radiotherapy session to day, it was absolutely fine. That can be a serious problem. I believe that QUALITY of life is more important than QUANTITY. Apart from early days hot flushes and feeling a bit queasy, I have been fine! I have been researching and reading alot, and cant agree more that it is a personal choice. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Have been told by oncologist that the benefit in my case is 1% (I know that this is the case for some of you too) - am I ready to compromise 1% benefit for may 10% side effects? I do take tamoxifen but at a lower dose. No matter what the chances are, big or small, I wasn't going to risk not taking it, or at least trying. 3 weeks ago I changed my mind. Now 62. The Healthline News team is committed to delivering content that adheres to the highest editorial standards for accuracy, sourcing, and objective analysis. For me, it's important to feel that I'm doing all the things that are under my control, to stop this coming back. When you see your oncologist, if hormone therapy is advised, you could ask for booklets for each offered and take a bit of time to work through them. We have to make decisions for ourselves while going through treatment and not feel pressured by the protocols of the medics! Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD W omen with the most common form of breast cancer may find that their treatment plans include tamoxifen. She has really good book/posts on Instagram (and was interviewed on the latest Davina programme about Menopause) and just wondered if you pointed your GP in her direction they may be more swayed to prescribe? I have had aninfusion privately for that though to save me taking any tablets. Select theLiveChat button at the bottom of the page. I know a forum is usually more negative comments of what is not working but I wish more people would comment on how well their treatments are coming along so as to help us who are struggling with making this life decision. I also had awful vaginal problems before diagnosis but tamoxifen hasnt worsened them and Im allowed vagifem pessaries so this helps. It "may" have spread elsewhere and be lying dormant somewhere? Very unusual to lose hair on it - so cross that off worry list! I joined the generations study in 2005 or so and I have scrupulously updated them. How are you doing? I said "Nah, I want that ultrasound that I came for". Its exactly what I did. I talked with my doctor and oncologist and have returned to the vagifem at only one dose a week instead of two. Honestly, it has made little difference to me, Ive noticed some minor hair thinning which isnt noticeable & some cramping in my feet & legs when doing yoga. Thistool only looks at family history in close relatives (like siblings, parents, and children), though. agreed. Whats the worse that can happen. Did you have LVI? How big was your original lump and did you have one tumor or multiple ones? I too am thinking of ditching the tamoxifen but more importantly I want to stay on vagifem pessaries for atrophy. this should top up my estrogen and deliver healthy walls in that area. I too was very anxious before starting it, but was not happy to take the increased risk of recurrance without at least seeing how it went first. May be I should have questioned more, but in my kind, I was being given something that COULD prevent it coming back. those side affects which so far have not raised their ugly heads!! It all helps. Uses Warnings Before taking What to avoid Side effects Interactions FAQ What is valerian? Interview data suggested that women weigh up risks and benefits of tamoxifen within the context of familial commitments, with exposure to significant other's beliefs and experiences of cancer and medication a basis for their decision. As far as side effects go, many of us don't have many. Lots of hot flushes have died down. See if you're eligible for a clinical trial. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 4247 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. Often awakeuntil 4am. So it turns out my decision to get the double (which was not pushed on me at all) was the right choice. But maybe there are some long term studies that are looking at this. Hope this finds everyone safe andwell. Researchers have determined that 70 percent of women in the early stages of the most common type of breast cancer dont get any additional benefits. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 29, 2022. I hvchucked the dreaded pack of tablets right to the back of the cupboard. Do not use more than 3 sprays in a 15-minute period. I was prescribed Letrozole nearly 4 months ago and could not bring myself to take them. Ive been on tamoxifen now for over 2 years without any problems & many of us are fine on it, but it generally wont tend to be reported here as, understandably, those with issues will be posting. For reprint requests, please see our Content Usage Policy. Also still ahead is the genetic testing. And yes, that absolutely means night sweats, hot flashes, zero libido and even, the possibility of blood clots, stroke and uterine cancer. I am just going through the same decision purpose and am currently still adamant that 5 years of drugs is not worth it for only 2 per cent. Im post meno it does that to post meno. I am so hostile to taking them though I even gag when I swallow one!! But you may find others sale through .. but lots do have side effects personally l think for a 3% better chance it is a far better quality of life but really it's for you to do your homework .. work out the pros and cons and at the end of the day .. whatever you decide .. it's got to be right for you Hi there Chrissie, very good of you to reply. It maybe worth seeing how you get on, it may well turn out ok anyway & would give added protection. Of the 258 who provided data at least three months later, less than 15 percent were taking tamoxifen. They havent investigated lower dosage as 20mg is well tolerated. Its about quality of life for me and I feel like yelling at them all. After all I'm in menopause. Quite a bit will depend on whether you are pre- or post-menopausal. Her cancer seemed well contained, and did only radiation treatments. Overall, 50.4% of women who had a mastectomy took tamoxifen and 61.0% of women who had a lumpectomy took tamoxifen ( p = 0.002). That will determin if they recommend chemo, which I will decline. We have to be very diligent in this fight and protecting our future. It was not even discussed with me, my Oncologist has become invisible for the last 3 months & I have been seeing different ones since then & one of them said your breast cancer surgeon said you need to go on Tamoxifen for 10 years & gave me a prescription, I got the pills & then came home & looked up on Google all the horrific side effects so ended up flushing them down the loo. It was so scary getting the diagnosis as I am sure you all understand and I am terrified of it coming back but I seem to have a mental block with taking meds for 5 years, I do have some counselling sessions lined up for January so hopefully that will help. I don't want to scare you, but a recurrance can occur in your scar tissue. There some women cant afford the full dose so they looked at it to see if lower worked. So if I took it and didn't get side effects it would be a win win situation, and if I did get side effects I could stop taking it! The drugs do. Its like hitting a brick wall. I am 68 next week and up until my diagnosis was generally in goodhealth. And aromatase inhibiting foods will never been as good as endocrine therapy. Im already a health weight, now within 10 lbs of my medically ideal weight (an absurd 115 lbs because of my small stature and frame) but I want to exercise and will gladly exercise 5 hours a week instead of taking hormone suppressants. Those with metastatic breast cancer can typically take it as long as its controlling the cancer, Wesolowski says. But other times it's an unwise gamble that many people have regretted months or even years down the line. Like you. we all different and not sure it will help you, but in my case I've been on tamoxifen now for 5/6 months and have had no side effects at all. [3] Rinse hands thoroughly under warm water. Different women have quite different experiences; some tolerate the drugs quite easily, but are less likely to post in here than those having serious problems who, not surprisingly, need support. Cancer.org is provided courtesy of the Leo and Gloria Rosen family. Its also used to help lower the risk of breast cancer in women who havent been diagnosed but are considered high risk. Thanks again and hope you all keep well x. My apologies for the silence. (This is the average risk for a 60-year-old woman.). Please keep me posted on your decision to take HT or not!!! In fact, most women who have one or more risk factors never develop breast cancer. Hope you doing well. While I wish I could have all my fat cells removed the point was the Tamoxifen was the best bet to block the estrogen for me. Should I take a drug to help reduce my breast cancer risk? I am hormone receptor postive and pre-menopausal and I can't tolerate it. This was a game changer for me as it predicts reoccurrence body wide and also informs them how the cancer will respond to certain treatments, thankfully my score was low so no chemo (phew!) Save 2.20. But other forms of breast cancer treatment exist and can be more appropriate than tamoxifen for some women as well. A lot more expensive, but if you have a plan that will pay for it, I would change. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex or Soltamox) is a drug that treats hormone receptor-positive (hormone-positive) breast cancer. Tamoxifen has a long track record of proven benefit - Arimidex not yet - and they both work differently. Jamie. xx. Anyway, now 3 years down the line & alls well. The four major types of PDE5 inhibitors available include: sildenafil (Viagra) tadalafil . I have had troublesleepingsince my diagnosis. Now the oncologist admits I didnt need it and said, well, we had to offer it!. It is best to discuss available treatment options, including their risks, benefits, and alternatives with the oncologist, Wesolowski said. So for that and other reasons Ive kind of made a decision, but on the other hand I have realized I may be freaking myself out unncessarily by dreading the ramifications of a decision I have not even made. Shed have to take it for 5 to 10 years. About 29 percent said doctors use too many medicines. Raloxifene is also used for prevention and treatment of the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis in those who've undergone menopause. This is my first post here. I already have servere arthritis so wasn't sure what was from that or the tamoxifen .. The first step in deciding if you should take a drug to help lower your chances of getting breast cancer is to have a health care provider assess your breast cancer risk. Was your breast cancer ER negative? funny you should ask delly. Aromatase inhibitors are not useful for pre-menopausal women, so they should only be used if you have gone through menopause. All news articles must include original commentary from at least two qualified sources with appropriate credentials and links to relevant associations or published works. It is just standard procedure. Nancy Hand of California has been taking tamoxifen for 14 months. How are you doing these days? Olivia Newton John triggered me off a bit, but I meditate now - and am trying to not let that fear get a grip. I thought that was it its gone and iv my best well hear I am in 2018 and have just been diagnosed for the 3ed time iv had another lumpsectony and now must have hormone therapy Thankyou ladies for advice and thoughts, think I am going to have my radiotherapy then re visit my decision on tamoxifen, I think I maybe trying to feel in control of my treatment rather than just going along with everything. They only do stats for 5 years as far as I can see. I'm considered perimenepausal and am 54. At the moment this has taken a wrecking ball to the last six months, but in January my treatment will be finished and I can start to move on. Lather anti-bacterial hand soap between hands, working between fingers and under fingernails. A red spot on your breast is more likely to be a pimple, bug bite, or rash than a, Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that occurs when malignant cells block the skin and lymph vessels of the, Many foods contain beneficial compounds that could help decrease the growth of cancer. I've done heaps of research and believe I can take both as my cancer was only grade one although they see the estrogen positive reading as a radar. Well done for completing chemo; that was a treatment I opted out of, being in the borderline group of women who might or might not benefit. So blummin difficult, sn't it, weighing it all up. Doesn't necessarily mean they WILL happen, just that they COULD. I try to do everything holistically and this is very trying on me because I work so hard to keep a healthy body. American Cancer Society medical information is copyrightedmaterial. Some women undergo lumpectomy, but experts believe that surgery has no benefits except if the LCIS is a particularly dangerous type. I hope you can find the support on here to help you with whatever treatment you decide on. I just got the 'wind up' I think. More importantly, that you keep and stay WELL. The research done on lower doses is quite extensive in Italy and Brazil. Taking medicines to help lower the risk of getting a disease is called chemoprevention. Anyway I am giving it a go albeit not a wholehearted one!! And I have drastically reduced alcohol from the less than two glasses a day to under a glass a week. I was a wreck .. but managed to take them for two years .. till the pain really wasn't worth it any more .. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and take on this. Mainly, weight gain of 10 to 15 pounds, low sex drive, terrible muscle and body aches, to name a few, she told Healthline. The people that post the most about side effects are the people that have them. Examples include Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) and Sinemet CR (carbidopa and levodopa). I went back to it. This increases blood flow and allows you to get an erection in response to sexual . It also depends how you look at it. Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Breast Cancer Risk Reduction. i had high estrogen BC! Sissy60. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. The most commonly used medicines to lower breast cancer risk are tamoxifen and raloxifene. Update of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) P-2 Trial: Preventing breast cancer. But keep in mind that having risk factors does not mean that you will definitely develop breast cancer. Some medical organizations recommend that doctors discuss the use of medicines to lower breast cancer risk in women at least 35 years old who have a 5-year risk of 1.7% or higher. I don't like to take drugs." Such decisions have become a topic of growing concern among doctors and researchers, who are increasingly focused on treatments to prevent cancer in high-risk. For breast cancer prevention, people are usually advised to take tamoxifen for five years. @Ella54 I hear you! I also have b.c., I have gone thru surgery and had a lumpectomy. My double mastectomy done Aug last year included the Sentinel node dissection and found no involvement. All rights reserved. But if this recurs, it could be a whole different scenario, and I'd hate to look back and think I wish I'd done xyz. The decision is ultimately yours. The lead author of that study said taking less than 80 percent of prescribed treatment can shorten time to recurrence and raise the risk of death. After getting through surgery and then the radiotherapy with a lot of unanswered questions, I did not then want to bring on an early menopause. Some medical organizations recommend that doctors discuss the use of medicines to lower breast cancer risk in women at least 35 years old who have a 5-year risk of 1.7% or higher. Hi I was given Tamoxifen but like you don't like the side effects so I have not taken them, plus they say there is only a 2% chance of it not returning, I don't feel that are good enough odds to go through all the dreadful side effects, I think it has to be an individual decision. Hi, I was on Tamoxifen for 6 mo, when I had BC the first time, my life was miserable so I chose to get of the drug, also due to the fact I am postmenopausal and my ER is negative. Fortunately, most cases of endometrial cancer turned out to be in early stage and curable. I had the boxes sitting in my kitchen cupboard for around three or four weeks before I plucked up the courage to take them, Long may it continue. I was horrified. Hi, I'm just checking in to see if you stuck with tamoxifen. My surgical oncologist said she doesnt hear complaints about sexual side effects but vaginal side effects are a known common side effect and one I consider completely unacceptable. A risk factor is anything that raises your risk of getting a disease. Living with it hasnt gotten much easier. Currently looking at 7-8% reoccurrence risk. Medication use to reduce risk of breast cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. I had lymph node clearance a month later but nothing was found in them despite the surgeon thinking he had felt something in the sentinel nodes. Its effective at a lower dose and less damaging . Sending everyone best wishes. I read somewhere that hormone therapy can reduce the overall recurrance rate by 30-50%, bearing in mind that 10-40%ish (I think) of us can get recurrance depending on diagnosis. Time: 8:46 Robert A. Buckman, M.D., Ph.D. 4 UNI | 4.95 per 1UNI. As mine is ER positive my GP, breast care nurse and onologist are all saying I cannot return to vagifem. If you decide to try nutrition instead of tamoxifen, you are choosing an approach that is not conclusively proven to reduce risk of recurrence in the same way that tamoxifen can reduce risk. Im very torn on this. I have seen it for myself in a friend of mine. I have had an almost identical diagnosis and operation to you, and I too am very reticent to take Tamoxifen. Well done you, on completing your chemo and treatment. As our buddies advised (above posts), do your research and make the decision that suits you best. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Tamoxifen is one of the most frequently-used chemotherapy drugs though it is somewhat controversial. I made the decision that I would try and stick with all the things recommended for me, and if I had problems then to think about it again at that stage. I had to buy a pill-cutter! Women who have a history of endometrial cancer, blood clots, and strokes should avoid tamoxifen, advises Wesolowski. I have had a lumpectomy and have had my first consultation with an oncologist. Wesolowski says less common side effects include allergic reaction, increased risk of blood clots in about 1 percent of patients, and a small risk of endometrial cancer. Hope all is well. Sissy60did you get the prescriptions to continue with vagifem from your oncologist or GP? Its really unacceptable you havent had an oncologist go through everything with you too. I am 69 years old with a love for life. I am especially interested in the side effects premenopausal women face. I think for many ladies the psychological effects of a diagnosis and treatment are much harder than the physical effects. Was 21.99. I am currently waiting for radiotherapy post 2 surgeries (they didnt get clear margins first time) my oncotype score was very low. All referenced studies and research papers must be from reputable and relevant peer-reviewed journals or academic associations. I sooo hope so. I had a new primary breast cancer grade 2 NoS in 2022 in the same breast. As so many others have said, It's all a personal thing really. Bearing in mind my Breast Surgeon BURNT me really bad during surgery which was on 19th August & I still have a hole that won't heal from the BURN. I stopped having my period after chemo so I asked my Onc a lot of questions about hormones and estrogen. Tamoxifen is an oral medication that treats hormone-sensitive breast cancers. 2010 Jun;3(6):696-706. Sorry to hear you are struggling to get a prescription. I took it at full dose for 18 months.Look at the benefits too? Have a wonderful holiday and best of luck for your session with the oncologist. Its not easy. JAMA. When it comes to any kind of breast cancer chemotherapy, there's a lot to think about. As regards hormone therapy, I have accepted that along with bisphosphonate therapy. After a long discussion my Onc. Also prescribed 20mg - which is probably standard. 20 mg is the imperial dosage - it used to be 40mg many years ago. And know you can always change your mind. Dont put up with being dismissed I dealt with some horrible consultants and refused to see one as he was so patronizing. Guess I ll sit on it for a while & maybe like you, Kebbs, one day,fearof recurrencemayshift the balance a little (Like you, im active & workout everyday - to thinkthatthe possible SEs mayjeopardise my routine frightens. I tried Tamoxifen for two months after my 2nd mastectomy 2007, but found it exacerbated my existing depression, which then later also seemed to worsen at my natural menopause anyway at 50, 2009 (probably also due to the cessation of oestrogen!). Only you can make the decision in the end, but do it with the support and guidance of the medical team. My husband and girls are very supportive because they saw how difficult the treatment was for me and want their wife and mom back. She said a colleague of hers had breast cancer and uses it. All content related to new treatments, drugs, procedures, and so on must clearly describe availability, pricing, side effects, treatment target (e.g., HER2+), known interactions, and off-label use, if appropriate. Will see!! More than 22 percent said tamoxifen was a mystery to them. These affect types of treatments. Most experts say that your breast cancer risk should be higher than average for you to consider taking one of these drugs. Im on 10mg and know it works as I got a thicker endometrial lining! Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. Considering its effectiveness in preventing recurrence of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, tamoxifen has saved lives of millions of women around the globe since it has been approved in [the] 1970s, he said. My biggest fear is the side effects. After a sample of my tumor was sent for genomic testing the results came back that in order to improve my percentages I should have chemo. In your particular case it I've read many documents to say I can take both vagifem and tamoxifen together its just not their ideal recommendations. It's a realdilemma eh?? Tamoxifen and radiation were recommended. My cancer tumor was grade I, T1a (4x2x2mm )MoNo,ER+. Some feel happy and glad to have it as possible extra armourment. I believe I will decline that also, whether it be tamoxifen or letrozole. More than 72 percent were concerned about long-term effects of tamoxifen, and more than 61 percent said taking the drug would worry them. There will of course be ladies with a higher genetic risk and the BRCA gene who may be (dare I say) prepared or accepting of a diagnosis but for everyone of those ladies there will plenty of others who ask the question why me? to which they wont ever get answer, Its true that the prescribing of endocrine therapy only seeks to reduce your risk of recurrence and research has shown that exercise is considered to be another big factor in reducing risk (as I understand it far more than any specific diet). Like you I remember the idea of being on long term medication not overly welcome to say the least - it was that feeling of "long term medication? Fear of side effects is keeping women from taking the breast cancer prevention drug, despite its effectiveness. Sharma P. 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