Hi worried1, you sound like you’ve probably made your mind up.
My risk of recurrence was 1-2% and the benefit for me of Tamoxifen was only 0.4% so was an even easier decision for me to make plus I wanted to stay on my HRT for quality of life. Not all the side effects are reversible either so I’m not sure it’s as simple as saying try it you might be ok.
I did read a book that really helped me feel comfortable with my decision and tbh I don’t even think about it as it was just a decision I made last year and if it comes back it comes back, but it’s ultimately my choice. I know what I’m like without HRT and that’s not a life I’m prepared to live as it wouldn’t be living (for me).
Anyway, the book is Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming and I managed to get a copy out of my local library. He’s an oncologist and breast cancer surgeon whose wife had BC. It’s very informative and well researched and it might help you feel more comfortable with your decision. Best of luck!
Also, there’s another thread on here about no hormone therapy - as always there are two sides to every discussion!