Tamoxifen
6 years.
8 months.
8 days.
The gold standard of treatment for those diagnosed with ER+ breast cancer.
My safety net.
Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
The goal was 10 years, but might 5+ be enough?
Risks: blood clots, hot flashes, stroke, endometrial cancer, polyps.
Benefits: significant data that it reduces bc recurrence
Started February 1, 2012. Began at the beginning of the month so I would remember.
Oh, Tamoxifen. It’s unsettling to be without you.
Are we breaking up for good, or just taking a break?
6 years.
8 months.
8 days.
Searching for EMWA 
Am a fan of Tamoxifen from my aunt’s use. So maybe a temporary lull will be ok if you can return to it after procedures. Since you started all this, medical obstacles and hoops seem to have have expanded ☹️
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Thanks Mrs. T for weighing in! It definitely seems that the medical obstacles and hoop(la)s have expanded–but so has my understanding. Hopefully we can get together soon. xoxo
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