Should I stop Tamoxifen while doing chemo??????

rn4babies

I started chemo on May 15th for a new primary dx. I have been on Tamoxifen since 2/1/12 from my first dx. My MO did not tell me to stop the Tamoxifen while on chemo but I know I know it's not usually started until after all the treatment is done, including radiation. Has anyone been in a situation where they were already on Tamoxifen and then had to do chemo? I'm going to post this on the new primary thread as well.  Thanks.

Rob

You need to talk to your doctor. I had mets to lungs in March.  As soon as they found out, they stopped  tamoxifen and I started on chemo.

The other day, doctor talked about if I haven't improved from this chemo, then will do a different chemo and could also take femara or aridemix. So, I guess they do sometimes have you do both. 

allisontom911

I would call your MO tomorrow just to ask. I would assume if you shouldnt take it then he would of said something but I guess they can forget sometimes too

PLJ

I was told to begin Tamox while I awaited my Oncotype dx results. Then, when I thought chemo was the way to go, I learned that Tamox has a lengthy half life and if you take it with certain chemos meds, it can significantly increase your risk for blood clots and heart attack. That information is straight from the pharmaceutical company. I started a thread back in July about taking Tamox with chemo. Be careful!

rn4babies

Thank you for the information. I have researched and found this information as well. My MO has dropped the ball on almost everything regarding my care and I questioned this when a lady on this forum brought it up. I mentioned it to his NP and she said he had written in the chart for me to continue it, but then asked the other MO and I was told to put it "on hold". I was going to anyway. Nowadays you just have to be on top of things and so proactive about your own care.