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Tamoxifen

Nflinchum
Nflinchum CSN Member Posts: 75
in Peritoneal Cancer #1
I was diagnosed with PPC stage IV in December of 2011. I had major surgery and just completed 9 cycles of chemo. My CT scan has came back with no reocurring cancer. I just saw my doctor today and the options he gave me were 3 more cycles of chemo, observation or take orally the drug tamoxifen 20 mg. He suggested to take the drug. My question is has anyone taken this drug and what are the side effects you have experienced? Does it treat you like chemo treatments in your veins? Thanks!
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  • jt25741
    jt25741 CSN Member Posts: 23
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    It is not Chemo. You can
    It is not Chemo. You can learn about it on the internet. It is a hormone therapy often used for maintenance and to keep people in remission is ER+ cancers. Congratulations on your NED. This is quite an accomplishment for PPC IV. My wife has the same type of disease but not nearly as fortunate.
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  • Nflinchum
    Nflinchum CSN Member Posts: 75
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    jt25741 said:

    It is not Chemo. You can
    It is not Chemo. You can learn about it on the internet. It is a hormone therapy often used for maintenance and to keep people in remission is ER+ cancers. Congratulations on your NED. This is quite an accomplishment for PPC IV. My wife has the same type of disease but not nearly as fortunate.

    Thank you so much. I have
    Thank you so much. I have researched it on the Internet. But was hoping to find someone that has or was taking the drug. Sorry about your wife good luck to you guys.
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