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Q: Tamoxifen Time Limit
asked by: skoobs on November 17th, 2003
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My mother has been on tamoxifen for nine years.
Her health is generally good but, has days were she doesn't
'feel right'
her doctors want her to wait until may 2004 then they are going to
take her off tamoxifen. I realise it has kept the cancer away but, I
feel she has been on the drug too long!
Any comments I would appreciate very much.

Kind regards Smile
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millieme
replied on November 17th, 2003
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My oncologist told me that 5 years is the limit for tamoxifen because after that point the risks out weight the benefits.

I am guessing there should be a lot of info on this on the internet.

I have only been on tamoxifen for a year so I am not able to compare side effects with your mother.

I would tell her to do a little research or maybe see a second doctor for a second opinion.

God bless, and remember that jesus cares for you greatly!! :d

millie
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crazyDPhiEgirl19
replied on November 17th, 2003
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I have brest cancer right now and I have done a lot of research on this and everything I have read about the drug says that the limit is usually 5 years. So maybe you should tell her to get a second opiniomn cause that can possibly be damaging her in other ways even though it's helped her to be brest cancer free!
~christina~
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skoobs
replied on November 18th, 2003
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Tamoxifen Time Limit
Thanks to millie & christina for your comments.
I wish you both happiness & world of good health!

Christina not sure of your age? Are you aware of liquid minerals
and antioxidents also b17?? Bless you & good luck

cherie (skoobs)
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