Why the switch from Tamoxifen?

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Hi Lulu

Thanks so much for this. All your info and this article makes a strong case for examining any switch in a lot more detail. My gut feeling is that tamoxifen is right for me now.

I’ve decided to try and see my Oncologist as he said that I wouldn’t be changed for at least 2 years when I started tamoxifen 8 months as I hadn’t been menopausal pre chemo.

I should add that my BC surgeon has completely dismissed idea of oophrectomy based on the bloods.
what happened with your own blood results is interesting. I did still have oestradiol showing which I’m not sure occurs only if there is ovarian function?

I’m also concerned about AI’s stimulating ovaries not only from the BC side but also the endometriosis. All in all a good deal to be concerned about.

Sadly I don’t have an Athens password anymore. I will see if I can get through any other sites as you’ve given me refs.

Thanks again, Elinda x

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even post menopausal women can still show oestrodial but usually at a very low level i think under about 15 but not got reference range to hand.

oestrodial can be lower at certain times in the menstrual cycle and thats why a blood test isnt a very good indicator, however if your oestrodial is fairly high then this would indicate you arent post menopausal yet.

if you want me to send you a copy of the article you can pm me with your email add and ill send you my downloaded copy.

Lx

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Hi

Lulu - thank you so much for the info - now makes more sense and elinda I am with you - Tamox for the time being and as and when I’ve had the oophrectomy I now feel reasurred the A1 may just be the right option because of my age (currently 45). Thank you ladies

Leigh x