Moderate ER+ve

My mums breast consultant told us she was weak ER+ last week. I asked the oncology consultant today if that was considered triple negative and she told me that my mum was actually moderate er+ as had score of 5/8. Is it tamoxifen that may be used post chemo and long is it for? Does anyone know if its useful against moderate ER+ tumours.

Hi Daisy

Whilst you await replies please feel free to call our helpliners to talk your query through or use our ‘Ask the nurse’ email service, both links are below:

breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-services/ask-us-your-questions/helpline

breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-services/ask-nurse

Here’s also a link to the BCC information about Tamoxifen which you and your Mum may find helpful:

breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-information/treating-breast-cancer/hormone-therapy/tamoxifen

Take care
Lucy BCC