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Lien · 02-04-2009, 02:53 PM

I'm not an expert, but I seem to remember that Tamoxifen doesn't stop your periods. Chemo can do that, though. I also read that side effects like the ones you describe are associated with a better response to Tamoxifen. Meaning it's more effective. I've also read that while the benefit is greater to those who'se tumors' ER score is higher, there is still a benefit for those with lower percentages. Especially if you are young at diagnosis, this can be important. I believe that here in Europe it's given to those with a low score like yours.

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Jacqueline

02-04-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
Lien Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haarlem, the Netherlands Posts: 835	I'm not an expert, but I seem to remember that Tamoxifen doesn't stop your periods. Chemo can do that, though. I also read that side effects like the ones you describe are associated with a better response to Tamoxifen. Meaning it's more effective. I've also read that while the benefit is greater to those who'se tumors' ER score is higher, there is still a benefit for those with lower percentages. Especially if you are young at diagnosis, this can be important. I believe that here in Europe it's given to those with a low score like yours. F W I W Jacqueline __________________ Diagnosed age 44, January 2004, 0.7 cm IDC & DCIS. Stage 1, grade 3, ER/PR pos. HER2 pos. clear margins, no nodes. SNB. 35 rads. On Zoladex and Armidex since Dec. 2004. Stopped Zoladex/Arimidex sept 2009 Still taking mistletoe shots (CAM therapy) Doing fine.