It's that time of the year - the annual check-up with Dr. K. I had it yesterday. It was just a bunch of questions what's happened in the past year with my healh, the possible side effect of Tamoxifen and what happens next.
He did the usual check-up and everything was A-OK. Yay! :) It is always refreshing to hear a doctor say everything is ok. Dr. K gave another prescription for Tamoxifen for the coming year.
This time I remembered to ask him what happens if I forget to take the pills. Rule of thumb for Tamoxifen is to take it everyday and always at the same time. Of course I am only human and had times when I forgot to take them, blaming my age and forgetfulness plus the fact that my alarm didn't go off those times. Dr. K said that it is part of human nature to forget so that is a valid excuse. However, he said that some patients choose not to take them and the repercussions that the cancer comes back. My oh my! After hearing it, I will make sure I take it ALL the time now and always set my alarms (iTouch and cellphone) so I will not forget. Better safe than sorry.
Anyway, we also discussed what happens after the five years of Tamoxifen. Dr. K said that the other medicines are for menopausal women and he said I am too young to take it. We will discuss our options closer to the end of the five years of Tamoxifen. I forgot the name but it is another estrogen pill.
Next step is to find out what Dr. Y says in a couple of weeks. This time to find out the results of the six-month tests I had last month - breast ultrasound and MRI to monitor the cyst on the left breast. Other than that, life has been good. Hubby and kids are doing well. So far everything is good at our little corner. :) I hope yours is too.
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