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@val97 you are describing me 8 months ago. After months of constant, intense fight or flight medical discussions & keeping those around me reassured, I was finally able to start getting back to a regular routine and exercising. It definitely made me feel more normal and in control.
It sounds like you already know to advocate for yourself, so I will only add that if the Tamoxifen crazies get too bad (especially during a big move/settle in ) see if your oncologist will reduce your dosage or have you take a medication holiday. I also have a very low Oncotype score, and when I was having issues, she had me take a 2 week holiday before starting on a lower dose. She told me “this is a marathon, not a sprint, taking some time off so you can get back in the race is more beneficial than getting to the point where you want to quit entirely”.
Good luck with the move and I do hope you find a good doctor at your new location.
And yes, this discussion board made me feel less alone too!