Hi ladies, been a little while since I've been on here but struggling to cope at the moment. Like you here, I have been given a 'holiday break' from tamoxifen for 6 weeks back in May, then I had genetics to deal with. Surgeon won't decide on anymore treatment until genetics confirm risk as believed to be high risk until conformation from blood test. I have now received the genetics and I am not a BRCA carrier but at moderate risk with the recommendation I take tamoxifen! I see the surgeon in 2 weeks but I'm confused he was talking about risk reducing sugary but due to the moderate risk, I don't think he'll talk about it now. I have had mum wit b/c in her 30's and died at age of 50, sister in her 30's gene carrier, another sister recently diagnosed with lobular in situ and me last year extensive high grade DCIS which had become invasive (mastectomy). I am convinced I want to have the other side gone now to save me from the 17-29% risk but don't think my consultant will agree. He's not been the best throughout but I need to have a case to present to him. Does anyone have any advice or help for me please? I know it's a big thing but I just want to get on with my life without tamoxifen and I can only do this without the breasts! I'm really anxious at the moment. Thank you you in advance for any support xx
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