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How Long Will Take To Get Rid Of Cancer Treatment?

I am 70 and had a historectemy and ovaries removed 10 years ago, 5 years ago stage one breast cancer treated with removal by surgery, follow up with radiation and 5 ys tamoxifen, stopped tamoxifen 3 month ago, still have vaginal discharge/spotting pinkish brown... how long does this side effect last..is it normal..thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

The discharge it's normal. It is a late side effects of tamoxifen use.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best wishes,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera
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How Long Will Take To Get Rid Of Cancer Treatment?

Hi, The discharge it s normal. It is a late side effects of tamoxifen use. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, Dr. Esmeralda Sera