Tamoxifen after double mastectomy

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Bexstar55
Bexstar55 Member Posts: 3
edited November 2015 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

With a family history of breast cancer, I opted for a double mastectomy & reconstruction. The oncologist prescribed Tamoxifen as ER+.

My question is......... What benefit would it be to take Tamoxifen to combat the reoccurrence when no breast tissue is left? The list of side effects in my opinion far outweigh the benefits.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

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  • ALittleBitBritish
    ALittleBitBritish Member Posts: 627
    edited November 2015

    Firstly, not every last piece of tissue can possibly be removed from the breast at mastectomy and people can have cancer again even after a mastectomy sadly, when it can metastasize to other areas too.

    I am still on tamoxifen and hope it keeps me cancer free


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  • Bexstar55
    Bexstar55 Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2016

    Thank you. I have been using tamoxifen since September and the side effects are now starting to become noticeable. Will discuss with the oncologist at the next check up.

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