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Conflicted on taking medication

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (99)
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I communicated thru my chart with oncologist I don’t have a cardiologist or internist at this time I changed Medicare plans at the start of this year, for years I had a Medicare supplement plan I went back to AZ for my annual exam I ‘m in CA The older I got the higher the premiums for a supplement Really couldn’t afford it I felt to at my age should find a Dr here
So here I go yearly mammogram new plan and dx with CA what are the odds I was so overwhelmed didn’t do a lot of research Surgeon felt didn’t need radiation I went to urgent care for edema she ordered blood and PT for pain Labs were ok Swelling is gone now
But still some edema of face I see oncologist today Picked up Tamoxifen 5 mg
By different manufacturer
Haven’t started it yet
Thanks for your input So difficult when you try to do what is prescribed and not able to
From what I have read when you stop Tamoxifen it can take several months to get out of your system and cause swelling
Will keep you posted on what Dr has to say
Again thank you

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rozv | @rozv | Oct 19, 2023

I was diagnosed 16 yrs ago,, and diagnosed this year w a NEW cancer in contralateral breadt...not a recurreance. 16 yrs ago I had stage 1 grade 1 DCIS with a quadrenectomy, 30 radiation treatments and lasted 2 1/2 yrs on Tamoxiphen... The joint pain and word retrieval/speech fluency bece concerning. I had annual mogrsms and was stunned when I was Diagnosed in Feb with the new cancer. Surgery, followed by radiation w daily boost for 15 days.. which is equivalent of 30 again. Taking Anastrozole andhad severe joint pain and some brain fog for first 5 months but that has all but disapatedd now. I see my oncologist next month. Diet plays a BIG part for me as my cancer is estrogen positive... I have changed my diet cutting out sugars and other foods known to fuel estrogen increasing risk for recurrence. Get a second opinion if you are doubting or not feeling comfortable w your treatment plan. You are your best advocate. And don't be afraid to question. You're provides.Wishing you all the best

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