Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 hi, I am a 4 yr breast cancer survivor. I was 31 when I first found out about everything. I had a lumpectomy, auxillary lymphnode disection, radiation and now I am taking Tamoxifen. My children were 4 and 9 at the time. My, now, ex-husband left me when I got cancer. I left home and took my kids and myself from IL to CA to live with my aunt and receive treatments. Here I am 4 years later and have re-married. My life is never better and I am happier than I ever been. Sometimes, I say that getting cancer was a blessing in disguise because it made me stronger than I ever thought I could be and made me realize that I was in a marriage that was ruining my children and my own self esteem. But, now that I am re-married and the question of children has come up. I want more children. But, I am taking Tamoxifen and I still have 1 1/2 years to go. From what I understand anout Tamoxifen is that in the beginning you get the most benefits. THe longer you take it the less benefits you receive from it. Basically, the majority of the benefits are received with in the first 3 years of being on the drug. What is the sense in taking it the whole 5 years if it only increases the percentages by a 1/4 of a percent. Is there anyone out there that has just decided to stop taking it before the 5 year mark? And what did your doctor tell you? Is it all that bad to stop? As of today, I have decided to stop. I would just like to know if there is anyone out there in the same boat that I am in. It is all so confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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