early peri/menopause severe symptoms after treatment is over

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edited May 2016 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
early peri/menopause severe symptoms after treatment is over
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  • msmargaux
    msmargaux Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2016

    I am looking for other survivors who are experiencing early peri/menopause symptoms after treatment is over. I am a 46 year old Breast cancer survivor of 12 years now ...at 34 i was diagnosed and treated for Stage 3C estrogen/progesterone Her2neu positive- Breast cancer- very serious 8cm mass right breast spread to nodes in superclave almost stage four ..I had second line chemo and herceptin treatment( one round A/C then 6 rounds of Taxotre -Carboplantin- Herceptin treatments ,lumpectomy,radiation..recieved Zolodex shots and tried all three hormone suppression drugs aromasin,then ,arimedex and then finally tamoxifen for total of 5years.. side effects from all finished 4 years ago and hormones all so messed up ever since..I am miserable from peri/ menopause symptoms and its seriously affecting my quality of life. I would be so appreciative to talk to anyone who is struggling with these issues.thank you, ms Margaux

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  • Nolagirl1126
    Nolagirl1126 Member Posts: 196
    edited May 2016

    Hi Msmargeaux,

    I'm 42. I just finished Taxol last week. Taxol stopped my periods after a two week long break through bleed. Haven't had a period for 2 months. Hot flashes at night, vaginal dryness, etc. Starting Tamoxifen in about 5 minutes. I don't know what to expect with the Tamoxifen

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