How Long Should A Patient Take Tamoxifen For The Treatment Of Breast Cancer.

Patients with advanced breast cancer may take tamoxifen for varying lengths of time, depending on their response to this treatment and other factors. When used as adjuvant therapy for early stage breast cancer, tamoxifen is generally prescribed for 5 years. However, the ideal length of treatment with tamoxifen is not known. How Often Should I Take Tamoxifen? Two studies have confirmed the benefit of taking adjuvant tamoxifen daily for 5 years. These studies compared 5 years of treatment with tamoxifen with 10 years of treatment. When taken for 5 years, the drug reduces the risk of recurrence of the original breast cancer and also reduces the risk of developing a second primary cancer in the other breast. Taking tamoxifen for longer than 5 years is not more effective than 5 years of therapy. What is Tamoxifen Tamoxifen is an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator which is used in breast cancer treatment, and is currently the world’s largest selling breast cancer treatment. It is used for the treatment of early and advanced breast cancer in pre- and post-menopausal women. It is also approved by the FDA for the reduction of the incidence of breast cancer in women at high risk of developing the disease. It has been further approved for the reduction of contralateral (in the opposite breast) breast cancer.

Did Your Mother Have Breast Cancer?

If your mother had breast cancer, you have an increased chance of developing it yourself. Knowing your family history, understanding your personal risk, getting appropriate screening tests and making lifestyle choices are important steps toward good breast health. Always check for lumps and changes of the breast. Never be afraid to go to the doctors remember the earlier the better!

Hospital Today And The Next Step After Reconstruction.

This morning I went to see the plastic surgeon who reconstructed my left breast. He said everything was looking good and I'm healing fine. The next step is to have the other breast reduction to match the new reconstructed breast. The doctor said this operation is nothing like the last one and only requires a few days in hospital. I'm looking forward to having everything looking great.

Results.

Today my sister got her mri results. She does not have breast cancer. I'm so happy she does not have to go through that horrible experience. Some good news for a change. Just goes to show you can get breast cancer from a very young age. Always check for lumps and changes and never be afraid to go to the doctors. Remember the sooner the better.

Breast Cancer Gene Results.

Today we went to see my doctor for the breast cancer results. It turns out that I don't have the breast cancer gene after all. If my sister has breast cancer another blood test will be checked for other cancers,so good results for me today. I'm back to the plastic surgeon in a few weeks to go on the waiting list to have the other breast done. A long tiresome day of travelling but worth it to get them results.

My Mother Came To Live With Me.

Been so busy lately. My mother came to live with us. It's so nice having her around. I was devastated when she had to move away just after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It's nice to be able to give back some care after all her years of caring for us.

Medical Alert Braclets For Lymphodema.

I have to say I think medical alert braclets for Lymphodema is an excellent idea. I want to get one to wear so people know they cannot take blood or blood pressure from my left arm where my nodes were removed. I already have Lymphodema and its a good way to alert people to stay away from your effected side.