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Old 02-04-2009, 02:53 PM   #1
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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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Old 02-05-2009, 11:40 AM   #2
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Interesting responses... some contradict others... I must admit I am more confused now than before !

Looks like more research is needed on this subject.

Thank you for your responding !

Maria
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Dx'd 8/04 at 41
Stage 1 for some onc's; Stage II for others (if you add up the sizes of all tumors).
Infiltrating DCIS
HER2+, ER+10% & PR-
.9cm tumor not visible on mammo, but palpable; visible on ultrasound
Lumpectomy/ clear margins, no nodes
Had Breast MRI after lumpectomy that revealed two more tumors in same quadrant(.4cm and 1.6cm) that were not visible on either mammo or ultrasound.
Re-excision
DD AC+T; Herceptin one year
Rads
NED/Taking Tamoxifen reluctantly
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