Checkup and Tamoxifen-To Carley

[Linda in Calif]

Hi Carley: I am also confused. I did some research about Tamoxifen and HER2 and from what I found out (if I'm understanding it correctly) sometimes the use of Tamoxifen can actually promote tumor growth. Not a very comforting thought. I showed my Onc the research I did and he said it was too small a study to be conclusive and he still wanted me on the Tamoxifen. I am still very nervous about this. Do you know which hormone suppressents that those of us that are ERPR positive and PRE-menopausal can use other than Tamoxifen? Is it better to have the surgery? Any info would be great. Thanks, Linda

[Carlye]

Hi Linda,
My understanding is we pre-menapausal women can only take tomoxifen or do the zoledex or lupron. My onco told me yesterday that was only a temporary fix though so I should think about a hysterectomy. I am 39 so I bet I am not that close to menapause and my tests showed that as well. I am so confused though and he also stopped the tamoxifen because of the swelling I was having. I met with my gyno next week so I will let you know. I would love it if I didnt have to have yet another surgery. Have you had any side effects from tamoxifen? Email me anytime at nocarb1@yahoo.com if you have any more questions!
Carlye