Newly diagnosed
posted by lorrainemay79
12 January 2021

Breast cancer

Last reply: 21 January 2021 21:18

Hi, I am 41 and have diagnose with oestrogen positive breast cancer. I have been prescribed tomaxifen and Zoladex. Has anyone had the same treatment? Also when is the best time to take tamoxifen?

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commented by lorrainemay79
12 January 2021

12 January 2021 21:30

Hi

commented by tara c
21 January 2021

21 January 2021 21:15

Hi lorraine, i started tamoxifen 2 months after i finished cancer treatment that included chemo, surgery and radiotherapy. It was nice to give my body a break during that time. I also took zoladex while I was on chemotherapy. Usually people start tamoxifen 1-2 months after they finish their active cancer treatment.

commented by tara c
21 January 2021

21 January 2021 21:18

i take my tamoxifen tablet at night but i don't know if there is a noticeable difference between taking it in the morning or at night as I have never taken it in the morning.

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