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  • Posted on: Dec 14, 2007 09:02 am, edited Dec 14, 2007 09:02 AM by sploj21
Joined: Dec 2007
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sploj21 wrote:

I was diagnosed as being in the high risk category because I have a family history of oestrogen-induced breast cancer.This was 4 years ago and I was very scared,but my doctor recommended nolvadex as he said it could be very effective against oestrogen as an agent for BC.So,4 years on and there's not a trace.I know that's no proof,but my doctor reckoned I would have been quite a likely candidate.So I think it is worth it for peace of mind,knowing I am reducing my chances of contracting a devastating disease. Also it was not such an expensive option since I got it online from a generic website at considerably reduced price.I can recommend www.westcoastdrugs.com

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leaf
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,293
Dec 14, 2007 09:33 am leaf wrote:

Hi there. Nolvadex was the original brand name for tamoxifen. As far as I know, Nolvadex is no longer made, and tamoxifen is made by generic companies. (I don't know how many generic companies make it, but my generic company is Teva.)

Glad to hear it seems to be working for you, and you made the best choice for you.

If you're going through hell, keep going-Winston Churchill
msannie57
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 84
Dec 14, 2007 11:40 am msannie57 wrote:

Nolvadex is no longer made under that name and hasn't been since the middle of 2006.  The West Coast Drugs website unfortunately still calls it Nolvadex but then says (generic) next to it.  That's a tad misleading.  I wonder what else on that site is misleading.

I hope this post isn't just an ad for the online pharmacy.

Ann
leaf
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,293
Dec 14, 2007 12:31 pm leaf wrote:

I agree, Ann. I wasn't sure whether to report it or not.

If you're going through hell, keep going-Winston Churchill
Beesie
Toronto
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,151
Dec 14, 2007 03:05 pm Beesie wrote:

sploj21,

I'm really glad that you have not been diagnosed with breast cancer and are happy about your decision to take Tamoxifen.  Tamoxifen can be a very effective preventative drug for many women, but it's not the right solution for every woman who is high risk to get breast cancer.  The decision to take Tamoxifen should be made through discussions with an oncologist.  There is a long list of pros and cons, and how it all adds up can be quite different for different women.

joyjohn
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4
Nov 19, 2009 01:52 am joyjohn wrote: Yes Nolvadex is no more, but the generic equivalent of nolvadex (tamoxifen) is available easily online. You can also find it at http://www.internationaldrugmart.com
Angel10
NYC, NY
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 631
Nov 25, 2009 11:19 am Angel10 wrote:

Preety bizarre than a person is a member for 2 years and their very first post recommends an online drug store?

Angel
Diagnosis: 2/6/2009, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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