kind of embarassing to ask on here
WE KNOW NOT cancer since I just had 2 D & Cs with in 6mths...!!!
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Nothing to be embarassed about, interest question
and subject. Not, myself - however, I think it may be your bodys way of re-generating tissue, and removing toxic matter from your body. Your body is restructing itself back to your 'norm' before breast cancer, and the drugs we take.
I don't know the side efforts of tomoxifen - however, there are many website to review -- What I would do .. is go to your pharmacy and get a print out which lists all side efforts.
Just a suggestion.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam0 -
how old are you? I am 44
how old are you? I am 44 and have not had a period since treatment started in March 09 but have been warned that I am not "of menopausal age" and that IF I'm ever off treatment I would probably resume my periods. I will however, probably never be off treatment
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I forgot to add ....VickiSam said:Nothing to be embarassed about, interest question
and subject. Not, myself - however, I think it may be your bodys way of re-generating tissue, and removing toxic matter from your body. Your body is restructing itself back to your 'norm' before breast cancer, and the drugs we take.
I don't know the side efforts of tomoxifen - however, there are many website to review -- What I would do .. is go to your pharmacy and get a print out which lists all side efforts.
Just a suggestion.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam
I would get a 2nd opinion, and seek advise from another Gyno, if you have insurance! A peace of mind - is worth its weight in GOLD.
Good Luck,
Vicki Sam0 -
I am not worriedVickiSam said:Nothing to be embarassed about, interest question
and subject. Not, myself - however, I think it may be your bodys way of re-generating tissue, and removing toxic matter from your body. Your body is restructing itself back to your 'norm' before breast cancer, and the drugs we take.
I don't know the side efforts of tomoxifen - however, there are many website to review -- What I would do .. is go to your pharmacy and get a print out which lists all side efforts.
Just a suggestion.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam
VICKI: thanks for reply...I am not worried..but it did catch me off guard while out to dinner with 3 long time friends...
Has anyone here not taken post surgery meds like Tamoxifen? are there any statistics I wonder of those who dont' and those of us who do! health, side effects or lack of our side effects!0 -
I am 51pinkflutterby said:how old are you? I am 44
how old are you? I am 44 and have not had a period since treatment started in March 09 but have been warned that I am not "of menopausal age" and that IF I'm ever off treatment I would probably resume my periods. I will however, probably never be off treatment
Pink: went through early menopause like my mother (who did not have cancer). It had been about year prior to surgery (period) & I got if for ONE day week prior then not since...SO really close to 4 yrs...
Denise W0 -
2nd opinionVickiSam said:I forgot to add ....
I would get a 2nd opinion, and seek advise from another Gyno, if you have insurance! A peace of mind - is worth its weight in GOLD.
Good Luck,
Vicki Sam
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my gyno...my daughter even goes to him-as well..
I dont' think I have ONCOLO appt for sometime-since I was just upped from every 3 mths to now every 4mths since things have been good!
MY gyno has been in phone contact with oncologist-said had nice long conversation recently0 -
I had spotting too and after
I had spotting too and after onc did a blood test to make sure I was in menopause (I was chemo induced) then sent me to OBGYN who did tests and finally a D&C. My onc took me off the Tamoxifen because I had family history of uterine cancer. He said just incase. He put me on Aromasin and I've had no further problems.0 -
Hope this helps
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is concerning because it can be a sign of endometrial (precancer)or endometrial cancer. I don't know if your bleeding is a recent symptom or if you had D&C's after bleeding to look for cancer? And I am assuming endometrial biopsies were done?
Being on tamoxifen and having any unexpected vaginal bleeding is worrisome--make sure that your Gyn knows the below possible adverse reactions from tamoxifen.
I went through menopause shortly after being on tamoxifen and had irregular bleeding. It is normal ot have irregular bleeding shortly before menopause, but my Gyn chose to do several endometrial biopsies along the way anyway--better to be safe than sorry.
Here is a link:
Post-menopausal bleeding — what does it mean?
or if you can't get the above link copy and paste the link below in your address browser.
http://www.womentowomen.com/menopause/postmenopausalbleeding.aspx
Serious Uterine Reactions from Tamoxifen (from epocrates)
endometrial hyperplasia/polyps
endometrial CA
endometriosis
uterine sarcoma
uterine fibroids
ovarian cysts0 -
P.S.CypressCynthia said:Hope this helps
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is concerning because it can be a sign of endometrial (precancer)or endometrial cancer. I don't know if your bleeding is a recent symptom or if you had D&C's after bleeding to look for cancer? And I am assuming endometrial biopsies were done?
Being on tamoxifen and having any unexpected vaginal bleeding is worrisome--make sure that your Gyn knows the below possible adverse reactions from tamoxifen.
I went through menopause shortly after being on tamoxifen and had irregular bleeding. It is normal ot have irregular bleeding shortly before menopause, but my Gyn chose to do several endometrial biopsies along the way anyway--better to be safe than sorry.
Here is a link:
Post-menopausal bleeding — what does it mean?
or if you can't get the above link copy and paste the link below in your address browser.
http://www.womentowomen.com/menopause/postmenopausalbleeding.aspx
Serious Uterine Reactions from Tamoxifen (from epocrates)
endometrial hyperplasia/polyps
endometrial CA
endometriosis
uterine sarcoma
uterine fibroids
ovarian cysts
Vaginal bleeding is also listed as a common adverse effect from tamoxifen--just to really confuse the matter. So, if biopsies are ok, I would just have close follow up and see your gyn often.0 -
cypressCypressCynthia said:P.S.
Vaginal bleeding is also listed as a common adverse effect from tamoxifen--just to really confuse the matter. So, if biopsies are ok, I would just have close follow up and see your gyn often.
yes biopsies were just taken misc areas on MOnday...I should get a call today...MY last D & C was 5 wks ago so too long for it to be from that.
HE took me on (MY DR) monday am without an appt-I happened to be at a business side by side and walked in and he took me. (I THOUGHT he would) Mainly I stopped in since my job is in middle of lobby and can't TALK to a doctor privately anyhow.
both D & C biopsies came back GOOD-so not really worried or concerned and as I said above my ONCOLO & GYN have been talking on the phone!
Thanks,,
Denise W0 -
Tamoxifen etcdisneyfan2008 said:I am not worried
VICKI: thanks for reply...I am not worried..but it did catch me off guard while out to dinner with 3 long time friends...
Has anyone here not taken post surgery meds like Tamoxifen? are there any statistics I wonder of those who dont' and those of us who do! health, side effects or lack of our side effects!
I tried femera and anastrozole and had to stop both because of side effects, little things like not being able to breathe.
I've decided that I'm just putting it in God's hands (where it is anyway) and just keep praying that I don't have a recurrence. But I've also told myself that if I do, I'll have no one to blame but myself. I just couldn't stand the side effect though.
marge0 -
There has been so much dramadisneyfan2008 said:cypress
yes biopsies were just taken misc areas on MOnday...I should get a call today...MY last D & C was 5 wks ago so too long for it to be from that.
HE took me on (MY DR) monday am without an appt-I happened to be at a business side by side and walked in and he took me. (I THOUGHT he would) Mainly I stopped in since my job is in middle of lobby and can't TALK to a doctor privately anyhow.
both D & C biopsies came back GOOD-so not really worried or concerned and as I said above my ONCOLO & GYN have been talking on the phone!
Thanks,,
Denise W
There has been so much drama and recurrance news, tests and sadness, that I have decided to
diagnose you! From your symptoms, and being that you have had every conceivable test and you love and trust your doctors, I say there is only one reason for this bleeding....you ready to hear what it is? Drum roll please!!!!!
You are reversing the aging process, regaining your youth and along with that, comes your period! You will have what we all want~ the experience and loss of gullibility which age brings, coupled with the sex drive, supple skin and glorious hair of a 30 something!
No charge for this medical evaluation; just knowing you are smiling is payment enough!( you are smiling, aren't you????)
Hugs,
Chen♥0 -
Chenchenheart said:There has been so much drama
There has been so much drama and recurrance news, tests and sadness, that I have decided to
diagnose you! From your symptoms, and being that you have had every conceivable test and you love and trust your doctors, I say there is only one reason for this bleeding....you ready to hear what it is? Drum roll please!!!!!
You are reversing the aging process, regaining your youth and along with that, comes your period! You will have what we all want~ the experience and loss of gullibility which age brings, coupled with the sex drive, supple skin and glorious hair of a 30 something!
No charge for this medical evaluation; just knowing you are smiling is payment enough!( you are smiling, aren't you????)
Hugs,
Chen♥
So good to see YOU and your humor back on the boards!!0 -
Disney,chenheart said:There has been so much drama
There has been so much drama and recurrance news, tests and sadness, that I have decided to
diagnose you! From your symptoms, and being that you have had every conceivable test and you love and trust your doctors, I say there is only one reason for this bleeding....you ready to hear what it is? Drum roll please!!!!!
You are reversing the aging process, regaining your youth and along with that, comes your period! You will have what we all want~ the experience and loss of gullibility which age brings, coupled with the sex drive, supple skin and glorious hair of a 30 something!
No charge for this medical evaluation; just knowing you are smiling is payment enough!( you are smiling, aren't you????)
Hugs,
Chen♥
Chen's diagnosis
Disney,
Chen's diagnosis does sound interesting and rather nice except for one thing, you will have to think birth control. LOL
I am glad that your doctor did a D&C as that is the best way to check for uterine/endo cancer and that the gyn and onc are in contact. Don't know if it could be from the tamoxifen or not.
I will keep good thoughts that this is just a weird random event or the beginnings of rejuvenation. LOL
Stef0 -
44 is not too youngpinkflutterby said:how old are you? I am 44
how old are you? I am 44 and have not had a period since treatment started in March 09 but have been warned that I am not "of menopausal age" and that IF I'm ever off treatment I would probably resume my periods. I will however, probably never be off treatment
44 is within the age that 'you' can go through menopause naturally. I did at 44 - that was 18 years before my IBC. It is on the younger side but definately not unheard of.
Susan0 -
I love Chen's dxfauxma said:Disney,
Chen's diagnosis
Disney,
Chen's diagnosis does sound interesting and rather nice except for one thing, you will have to think birth control. LOL
I am glad that your doctor did a D&C as that is the best way to check for uterine/endo cancer and that the gyn and onc are in contact. Don't know if it could be from the tamoxifen or not.
I will keep good thoughts that this is just a weird random event or the beginnings of rejuvenation. LOL
Stef
I was 11 years post menopausal when dx with bc and I told my gyn that I had been spotting for the previous week. He did an endometrial biopsy and sent me for ovarian ultrasound. All was ok. So, for you it sounds as if it may be a Tamoxifen side effect???? BTW - nothing is embarrassing on this board. lol
Char0 -
CHEN...thanks...so so muchchenheart said:There has been so much drama
There has been so much drama and recurrance news, tests and sadness, that I have decided to
diagnose you! From your symptoms, and being that you have had every conceivable test and you love and trust your doctors, I say there is only one reason for this bleeding....you ready to hear what it is? Drum roll please!!!!!
You are reversing the aging process, regaining your youth and along with that, comes your period! You will have what we all want~ the experience and loss of gullibility which age brings, coupled with the sex drive, supple skin and glorious hair of a 30 something!
No charge for this medical evaluation; just knowing you are smiling is payment enough!( you are smiling, aren't you????)
Hugs,
Chen♥
what a booster for me....where did you get your degree...
OK ON good news..I JUST got a call from my Dr...he sent out more biopsies on monday..he said ALL OK...con't with tamox and ok to wait to see my oncologist early March...
he has been in contact by phone and sent all lab info to her...!
so my youth is coming back..YIPPPPPE0 -
Char: I am sure you are rightcahjah75 said:I love Chen's dx
I was 11 years post menopausal when dx with bc and I told my gyn that I had been spotting for the previous week. He did an endometrial biopsy and sent me for ovarian ultrasound. All was ok. So, for you it sounds as if it may be a Tamoxifen side effect???? BTW - nothing is embarrassing on this board. lol
Char
It just cuaght me off guard the night it started quickly and heavy....
YES I TOO LOVE CHEN'S DX....0 -
@steffauxma said:Disney,
Chen's diagnosis
Disney,
Chen's diagnosis does sound interesting and rather nice except for one thing, you will have to think birth control. LOL
I am glad that your doctor did a D&C as that is the best way to check for uterine/endo cancer and that the gyn and onc are in contact. Don't know if it could be from the tamoxifen or not.
I will keep good thoughts that this is just a weird random event or the beginnings of rejuvenation. LOL
Stef
too funny....this is boosting my day...I must start thinking birth control again..TOOO FUNNY you are...
NOW to get rid of my gray and not from a box...i'd be good...and save $
Denise W0
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