I started Tamoxifen today. It is a pill that I have to take daily for 5-10 years and it helps prevent breast cancer from coming back by lowering the estrogen in your knockers.
So far so good. I mean it's only day 1, but I don't feel any different. The most common side effect is a good, old-fashioned hot flash. I am used to them from chemo and from my hormones being all jacked up so I'm not too worried about it. You can also gain weight, but I m going to keep my diet in check and workout, so hopefully I'll stay slender.
Before I had surgery, my doctor told me I'd have to be on it for 5 years. After my surgery, she said a new study came out that suggested 10 years might be better. I don't care if I am on it for the rest of my life, if it keeps the c word away.
Agreed! I didn't know there was such a drug, and I am super-thrilled to hear about it. I wonder if it (or a cousin of it) can be used preventatively. Imagine, wiping out breast cancer altogether? What would I do with all those pink hair extensions every October?? They would have to raise money for another cause. I would love for that to happen!!
ReplyDeleteIt can't be taken as a preventative pill for some reason, but they are working on a vaccine!
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