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Topic: Should I start Tamoxifen 2 years post diagnosis?

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  • Posted on: May 15, 2008 03:31 pm
LisaDiva wrote:

I am a 49-year-old survivor diagnosed in Aug 06 with 1cm IDC, Stage I, node-negative, ER and PR positive, Oncotype DX 9.  Original oncologist said no chemo, radiation, or Tamoxifen was need.  I was nervous and thought I should have Tamoxifen, but every three months I saw him he said no!  Then in Jan. 06 he decided I should have it.  Second opinion doc says no need.  Now what to do?  Have I missed a window of where it will do any good, or are the risks for uterine cancer too great?  Please help.  I've read and prayed and am currently overwhelmed.

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May 15, 2008 05:09 pm, edited May 15, 2008 05:12 PM by louishenry louishenry wrote:

Hi. I take it that you had a mastectomy? Are you post menopausal? The risk of uterine cancer is greater if you are post men, but still a pretty low risk.

 Dcis May 2007, 4mm, low to intermediate grade, no rads er / pr +. Tamoxifen September 2007

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