Started Tamoxifen

disneyfan2008 said:

From My experince: make sure

From My experince: make sure your gyno checks you regularly for enlarged unterus. My long term gyno said no need to but my oncologist contacted him and insisted. So about every 4-5 mths I would have an (not sure of the medical name) internal ultrasound to measure thickness-

followed by a D & C @ time.

 

I did have a total hysterctomy about 4 1/2 yrs into the taking the med.

 

I am not trying to scare you or make it sound bad-I am happy my onoco. insisted.

 

I have been off Tamoxifen now for about 18mths and all it well.

I had not other side effects from it/ some weight gain-but I am not sure from the medicine or just my age or menopause.

Denise

 

Best of luck to you!,,,,,!

Many Sisters in PINK have traveled this road as well -- I am sure they will pipe in and lend support and information that will help you.

Vicki Sam 

I think it starts working immediately but it does take a few weeks to build up into your system.  I have been taking it for about 5 1/2 years now.  It gives me stiffness in my joints but that subsided greatly after the first few months of using it.  I also have thickening of my uterus.  I had a biopsy last year and was told that everything is fine.  So I am slated to remain on the Tamoxifen for another 4 1/2 years.  

Clementine