Hi Debbie,
I am highly ER positive, and am not taking any sort of anti-estrogen drugs. I found that tamoxifen made my neurological problems much worse and on top of that I felt miserable (worse than chemo). I tried three times. However, I must admit I am quite glad not to be on it any more. Estrogen does a lot of good stuff for your body. My onc was originally extremely concerned, but I am now reaching my five year anniversary, and all is well!
I don't see you as a failure at all. You tried, and did what was best for you.
Best,
Monica
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Monica
Dx Nov 2003 HER2+++, ER+, PR+
1.7 cm. left breast, Grade 3, Two nodes out of six, stage IIA
Mastectomy right side
Lumpectomy left side
4 A/C, 4 Taxol plus 49 weeks herceptin
Radiation on left side
No tamoxifen or other hormonal drugs
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