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What Is Your Opinion About Taking Tamoxifen After Having Left Breast DCIS And Discontinuing Aromasin Due To Neuropathy In Both Hands?

Age 59 dcis left breast 5 /2012 clear margins nodes clear, had tah 9 /13 for abnormal pap due to hpv' plus felt surgery would be beneficial for overall health . Took aromasin for about 6 months , early signs of neuropathy in both hands, was discontinued, have to follow up with oncologist to see if tamoxifen would be necessary now. Have read differing views not sure what will be decided...thought?
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according to many studies, taking hormone therapy will help in not coming back of the cancer(Recurrence) of the breast. The main side effect of the tamoxifen is on the uterus.As you have undergone already TAH, and also the effects of aromatic drugs, it is useful to continue on taking tamoxifen. But discussion with your Oncologist and come to a decision and follow it.
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What Is Your Opinion About Taking Tamoxifen After Having Left Breast DCIS And Discontinuing Aromasin Due To Neuropathy In Both Hands?

according to many studies, taking hormone therapy will help in not coming back of the cancer(Recurrence) of the breast. The main side effect of the tamoxifen is on the uterus.As you have undergone already TAH, and also the effects of aromatic drugs, it is useful to continue on taking tamoxifen. But discussion with your Oncologist and come to a decision and follow it.