Great news about tamoxifen

Anonymous

SuperMom

many of us are advocates of the work of David Servan-Shreiber's Anti-Cancer book.  I still think it's important, when discussing your choices in a public forum, to remind readers of your very, very small tumor, low grade, and node negative, and not Her2Nu - it makes a tremendous difference in determining treatment.  I know you have it in your tag line, and that is important.

Many women would love to have just the change in diet or lifestyle be the determining factor in their own healing, but there are bc's that need more convventional medical attention and treatment.  I suggest the type of cancer you had, is also a factor in your continued good health.

Congratulations on your continued healing.

suzieq60

It also depends on your hormone receptor percentages - if they are very low Tamoxifen probably won't help.

Member_of_the_Club

Well, there is a point below which they won't categorize the cancer as ER+.  But tamoxifen has been show to help even low percentage ER+ bc, though probably not as much.

But I agree that Supermom had lots of choices because of the very encouraging profile of her bc.   

orange1

Supermon - no one is making a ton of money from tamoxifen anymore - it went generic years ago and now sells for $4.99/month at Walmart.  Generic companies are making a little money off it, but not much, the margin is very low after the drug store makes a couple dollars for dispensing it.

SuperMom101

Not my intent to "attack" tamoxifen.  Thought I'd offer additional background that some posters may not be aware of.  (Although most posters here are very knowledgeable.)    

So true member_of_the_club.  Very fortunate that the tumor was slow growing.  They figure it had been growing for 5-7 years so I always felt I could take my time in evaluating the course of treatment.  Since it was nearly grade II and nearly stage 2 and IDC with clear lymph nodes and pre menopausal they wanted me to get a second and third opinion for the course of treatment. So appreciate how unique that was at the time.   I thought everyone always got at least a second opinion.  (Maybe that's changed?) 

Am aware of one oncologist that recommends a no dairy diet to even his Stage IV patients and (of course) the standard of care.

Wishing everyone continued good health and a great weekend! 

Belinda44

Just saw the link that you posted, Member of the club.  Thanks for posting it!  Great news for those of us taking tamoxifen!