Has anyone lowered their dose on tamoxifen?

I’ve been on it for 4 months and I’m having anxiety from the side affects and the thought of what can happen . I am on 20 mg and was thinking of lowering it but haven’t spoken to my oncologist yet . My oncho type score was a 22 so I’m not sure my doc will allow it

Breast cancer and DES

Looking for info on breast cancer treatment related to DES babies. My moms came back in the middle of chemo and I just had a double mastectomy in April now taking anastrozole when I ask if it works against DES cancer they look at me like I’m an alien

Hysterectomy surgery

I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy at the end of October. I have already had a double mastectomy with tissue expanders. Out of the two surgeries, which one was the worst? Thank y'all

Clear vaginal drainage while on tamoxifen??

Has anyone experienced clear vaginal drainage while taking tamoxifen ? I am 61 years old post menopausal with a double mastectomy as of January 2017 .

Osteoporosis after chemo and within 5 months of taking Lexitrole

I just received the results of a bone density scan. The results shown that I have osteoporosis at 59 years old. My doctor would like me to begin injections every 6 months to improve my bone density along with a daily yogurt and well absorbing calcium supplements. I had 4 rounds of chemo that ended in April and began a daily Lexitrole pilli immediately after.

Has anyone experienced accelerated bone loss after chemo and during estrogen reducing… read more

New implants are disappointing.

Im 5 days out from bilateral mastectomy with implants. I have minimal bruising but my breasts are super lumpy and bumpy. Like a crumpled up wad of paper under the skin. Is this normal?also they seem so high up. When do they start to smooth out? Do they drop natually at all?

Update

It's been 11 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and still in remission. I was tested positive in 2016 for BRAC 1 cancer gene. I was told I had a 81% chance af returning cancer. I double mastectomy and had to have 7 surgeries Nov 2016 to April 2017. I had radiation in when I was going treatments 11 yrs ago. Radiation therapy is good then but bad years later. My surgical wound on my right breast would not close. On the last surgery the doctors us wound vac and home health to finally heal.
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Is the journey straight from LCIS to Invasive cancer, because it breaks out of the duct Or can it turn into DCIS first?

I notice a lot of ladies in here with lcis seem to become invasive within 2 years of diagnosis

To those with small kids, when did you tell them about your diagnosis?

So far I have 'only' been diagnosed with LCIS, so I haven't said anything yet. My plan was to wait until there were 'obvious' changes - hospital stay/surgery etc The 'danger' is obviously the more adults find out, kids can overhear something etc

Questions about having breast lift / balancing surgery after single mastectomy

I am considering having a balancing / breast lift on my remaining breast. I like the idea of my breasts looking more similar, but I am concerned about the 10-15% chance of losing sensation in the remaining breast. Has anyone else made this decision and what helped you decide either way? How did it turn out?