Think positive Chelsey, I know it’s hard to do especially for a younger person like yourself, but you need the hormone therapy and babe needs a mother. I’m sure it will all balance out in the long run. Love to you all. Keep your chin up,
Thank you so much Gail🌷💕. I know... that is why I'm committed to going back on. I know it'll be worth it in the long run. Babe is my everything now🙏🥰. I appreciate your support❤
I am also on a break after a year of taking it. I was on a hormone patch before my stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis. I feel so bad that I want to go back on the patch. I have just been prescribed physical therapy for the joint and muscle pain. I don't really think it is going to help. I can't make people understand, even my doctors, how bad I feel, physically and mentally. Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. You are so brave!
My Dr. did not mention a patch, Does that work the same as the other hormone therapies'? I seen my Dr's assistant and she seemed so much more understanding about the drug effects, more than the Dr. I was disappointed at first that I had to see her because of the Dr. not having any appts available soon but happy that I did, I feel like I learned more from her than I had from the Dr. I had to be my own advocate and get in because calling the nurse,got me no where. Keep trying🥰
Thank you so much for your healing vibes and hugs💕! I'm sorry that you are dealing with this too, know that you aren't alone in how you feel... it is SO hard and so hard for others to understand😔. In my personal experience adding a collagen supplement to my routine helped my joint pain, if interested make sure to clear it with your medical team first, just a thought. Sending so much love and healing vibes right back🌱💫!
Oh Chelsey, I am so sorry you are facing such a challenge. Try to remember that you are in a different time and place. Your little boy and the joy he brings you may prevent the darkness you had before his arrival. Motherhood brings its own challenges and struggles and you have extra on your plate now. Give yourself grace, ask for help, and take time for you. There are angels who walk among us and are there when we call out to them. Love will see you through this. T
Thank you so so much for this heartfelt message! I'm tearing up reading your words🥲❤! I really appreciate your warm positive insights and I too hope our sweet boy will be the difference that brings more light to this time (he has forever changed my life for the better!)💫🥰. Thank you thank you thank you❤. My heart feels hopeful and full in this moment🙏😘
@@ChelseyTarnow Thinking of you, Chelsey, and hoping that you are doing okay and not beating yourself up. I am keeping you in my thoughts as you travel this path. I thank you for your videos as I start my own journey. They have been extremely helpful to me. Sending love your way. Tracy K. ❤
Hi, thank you for saying hello🙏. It's always nice to connect with someone who "gets it". I'm sorry you are going through a similar journey, you are not alone🌷. Sending much love💕
Thank you for sharing! I am due to begin Tamoxifen in August after I finish with a year of Kadcyla. My hot flashes just abated two weeks ago from my heavy chemo which ended last August--so took about 9 months. I too will enjoy the reprieve until starting T. Please keep us posted on how you're doing as you begin this again.
Thank you for your support and compassion! So happy to hear your hot flashes finally left after chemo, that was a serious haul! I'll do my best to keep you updated. I curious how it'll go this time around as well. Wishing you the most wonderful day🌻💕
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The fears you’re having are perfectly normal. It sounds like you have a wonderful husband. Your boy knows how much you love him. There are resources to help with emotions. Above all be patient and kind with yourself. This is not an easy journey. Has your doctor talked to you about aromatase inhibitors? The only thing about these is they would need to put you in medical menopause and you cannot have more children. Also, I don’t know very much about the side effects of these medications. I know the joint pain and bone thinning is bad. Praying for you
Thank you for your kind, compassionate reassurance🙏❤🙏! You seem so gentle and caring. I do feel so blessed to have both my husband and my son in my life as well as additional family supports💕. I have tried an aromatase inhibitor, I was on it for 1 year before I switched to Tamoxifen. I found the side effects of Tamoxifen to be a little bit better for me. Thinking of you tonight and sending more positive vibes your way💫🌷!
Chels, firstly it feels odd giving a thumbs up to this video but please understand it's for the content and not because I am happy you are going through this struggle. I know for myself, being a saved Christian has gotten me through some things that would have been disabilitating had they happened before I was saved. I came to Christ as my Lord and Saviour later in life, but it has made all the difference. Do I still have problems? Yes indeed, sometimes more than before, but the difference is I can go to my Saviour for strength and guidance as His child..the child of The King. I live remotely and will probably never see my Mom or siblings again on this earth. But given that the saved have eternity together has made this soo much easier to bear! I was able to get thru my Father's cancer diagnosis and death knowing we will be together again in heaven where nothing will part us ever again. I did not have this security before I found my salvation in Christ. It has made decisions with my family regarding my health a bit easier knowing that even if it is my time to go home to be with the Lord, my children and spouse will see me again. Yes, many decisions are difficult but I have that security of tomorrow belonging to the Lord and everything being in His perfect timing. May God help us all on our journeys to remember this is not all there is. Hugs and compassion to you Chels as you and your family bravely face the challenges ahead. Remember you are not alone. He is there. Reach out. ❤❤❤
Thank you so so much for this message❤❤!!! I can feel your passion and I so appreciate you sharing with me what has literally saved you and your experience in life and after. Sending so much love and appreciation to you and your kind heart this evening💌💌
Im so sorry you are struggling with this. Im older than you...58 and started tamoxifen in January because wasn't officially menopausal yet and had zero side effects. I switched to letrozole in April and the joint pain is so bad I am trying arimadex next and if its the same I'm going back to tamoxifen. I hope you do well with it this time..
Thank you so much for your kind compassion🙏🌷. I hope your joint pain disappears after the switch to arimadex, or Tamoxifen if it comes to that. Sending many positive vibes your way💫
I’m 33 and starting this medication soon. I’m nervous about it too. My choice is between mastectomy or hormone therapy and I’m just not ready for a mastectomy yet. I’m so sorry to hear about your previous experience with it. I hope this next round is better for you. Have you tried taking any kind of antidepressant with Tamoxifen? I’m currently taking Effexor and have heard some others say it has helped.
Hi Loren, thank you so much for the message. I'm sorry to hear you have such a tough choice, but glad you made the right decision for you. I did try Effexor few years ago when I was on the aromatase inhibitors and didn't love it, but I haven't tried with Tamoxifen. HOWEVER like you, I have heard a number of women say it has been a really helpful option for them so I hope the same is true for you💕! Thinking of you this evening and sending lots of positive thoughts your way💫💌!
I'm so sorry and I'm sure it's hard for you, I was supposed to start the medication in September of 2023 but I have so many questions and concerns, but I may still start the medicine soon.
Thank you very much for your kind support🙏. Good on you for getting all your questions answered before starting something you aren't sure about. Hoping you are doing well💕
I really want to have kids, too. My dr said I have to be cancer free after radiation is complete. He said I could pause tamoxifen also. But, what I think is ironic is that tamoxifen is also an ovulation inducer, but we can't try to get pregnant on tamoxifen. I actually did an ovulation test yesterday and it was almost positive. I haven't had a period since December thanks to chemo. Oh, my mastectomy is May 31st! Eeeeeek!
It really is ironic... and heavy on the heart at times. I never ever thought to take an ovulation test, that is really interesting especially since you haven't had your period since December! Eeeeee, your surgery is coming up soon... how are you feeling about it?
@@ChelseyTarnow well, they were gonna delay my surgery another month cause I had covid a month ago. But my dr backed me up and we're still moving forward. No breathing problems or fever. So it's still on! I'm actually excited to get this over with. I'm definitely not ovulating yet. So I'm probably not getting a period til after surgery.
@@shannonb2817 That is so nice that your Dr backed you up! I bet you had just gotten your head wrapped around it and feeling ready to go. I hope that everything went extremely well and your are feeling better and better every day!
@@shannonb2817 They really ARE so uncomfortable!!! I hope you are getting close to getting your drains out now, that is such a freeing day! Thinking of you
Thanks for sharing because I too have taken a break because I felt so bad on it but going to try another one to see if it works better than the first but have been putting off starting it because I know how it feels as well. At my age of 69 I struggle with is it even worth it? I am mentally exhausted even thinking about it. I pray that everything is easier this time for you but I pray that you will still have the same bond with that precious boy even with the side effects.Iwill be praying for you.🙏🙏
I take anastrozole and I only have achy knees, so I consider myself lucky. I know that many women have terrible side effects from tamoxifen (if they are premenopausal ). I am post , so tamoxifen was not prescribed. I can’t wait for new studies to address the side effects of these drugs which are absolutely devastating .
@@sueu6263 Happy for you. I am post menopause as well. They are going to put me on exemestane now to try. I know there is one that I can't take because I have had a stroke but not sure of the name. I am hoping this works.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt compassion and prayers, I really appreciate it🙏🌷. I sincerely hope that if you decide to try another option that it is a better fit for you. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way💕💫.
Sending you so much love ❤ May i ask have you had a reoccurrence or just resuming therapy? I feel so similar currently just a shell of myself on hormone therapy… only 5 months in and want to stop
Hi Jessica💕, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad... I feel for you. I stopped therapy to try and get pregnant, then got pregnant, and had my son. I just decided to resume.
@@ChelseyTarnow You are Amazing and I am cheering you on! This is a tough lonely road yet we forge on! 💗🌸🙏🏼 Praying this go with the medicine will be so much more tolerable 💗 as a mama too we want as much time as possible 🙏🏼 sending my love as well! Xo
I’m not sure I understand why your returning back to the drug? Why? We’re you diagnosed with Cancer again. I mean seeing you break down. Is heart breaking. Can you explain in more detail is the return a result of new diagnosis? I JUST WATCHED your other video outlining “Why you got off Tamoxifen” which made sense considering all women can relate. I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for the last 2 years and this week I’ve decided to stop. Plus it’s not just the weight gain, fatigue; brain fog but no-one is talking about what tamoxifen does to the vagina, dryness and lack of libido. Can you share whether you experienced these symptoms? Don,t cry! We love you!
Thank you so much for the message. I originally decided to stop Tamoxifen to get pregnant. Since then we have been blessed with a baby boy. The plan was always to go back on after as I've been recommended to be on it for 5-10 years. Good on you for making the right decision for you! I'm excited for you as you forge forward into your next phase of life and truly hope all side effects subside for you quickly. I did find that all the side effects you mentioned got better over time (though it didn't happen as quickly as I had thought, but they did!). Wishing you all the best💫💕🌱!!!
Lord I ask that you protect Chelsea from the side effects of the treatment. Cover her body with your holy spirit and give her peace that only comes from you. I pray this in your son's holy name, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Amen.
Sending my ❤ I don’t think people understand how bad you can feel with hormone therapy it’s awful …. And dealing with breast cancer is awful it’s my second time and I’m so glad your being honest about how you feel … I don’t want to go out I hate how I look and feel …. Life just feels hard and I’m thinking of stopping hormone treatment … after only 3 months …. I wish you the best sending love 💕
I'm so sorry you are having a hard time too! I totally resonate with how you feel, it's so darn hard and effects so much of life. I hope if you decide to keep going you begin to feel better, or if you decide to stop you return to feeling life you again quickly🙏💫. Sending much love🌷 You are not alone💕
Think positive Chelsey, I know it’s hard to do especially for a younger person like yourself, but you need the hormone therapy and babe needs a mother. I’m sure it will all balance out in the long run. Love to you all. Keep your chin up,
Thank you so much Gail🌷💕. I know... that is why I'm committed to going back on. I know it'll be worth it in the long run. Babe is my everything now🙏🥰. I appreciate your support❤
I am also on a break after a year of taking it. I was on a hormone patch before my stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis. I feel so bad that I want to go back on the patch. I have just been prescribed physical therapy for the joint and muscle pain. I don't really think it is going to help. I can't make people understand, even my doctors, how bad I feel, physically and mentally. Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. You are so brave!
My Dr. did not mention a patch, Does that work the same as the other hormone therapies'? I seen my Dr's assistant and she seemed so much more understanding about the drug effects, more than the Dr. I was disappointed at first that I had to see her because of the Dr. not having any appts available soon but happy that I did, I feel like I learned more from her than I had from the Dr. I had to be my own advocate and get in because calling the nurse,got me no where. Keep trying🥰
The patch I mentioned is the Climara Pro patch.
Thank you so much for your healing vibes and hugs💕! I'm sorry that you are dealing with this too, know that you aren't alone in how you feel... it is SO hard and so hard for others to understand😔. In my personal experience adding a collagen supplement to my routine helped my joint pain, if interested make sure to clear it with your medical team first, just a thought. Sending so much love and healing vibes right back🌱💫!
Oh Chelsey, I am so sorry you are facing such a challenge. Try to remember that you are in a different time and place. Your little boy and the joy he brings you may prevent the darkness you had before his arrival. Motherhood brings its own challenges and struggles and you have extra on your plate now. Give yourself grace, ask for help, and take time for you. There are angels who walk among us and are there when we call out to them. Love will see you through this. T
Thank you so so much for this heartfelt message! I'm tearing up reading your words🥲❤! I really appreciate your warm positive insights and I too hope our sweet boy will be the difference that brings more light to this time (he has forever changed my life for the better!)💫🥰. Thank you thank you thank you❤. My heart feels hopeful and full in this moment🙏😘
@@ChelseyTarnow Thinking of you, Chelsey, and hoping that you are doing okay and not beating yourself up. I am keeping you in my thoughts as you travel this path. I thank you for your videos as I start my own journey. They have been extremely helpful to me. Sending love your way. Tracy K. ❤
@@tampatracy12 Hi Tracy, thank you so much for your thoughtful message and for keeping me in your thoughts
I found your channel because I am going through something very similar. Thank you for making these videos. It’s vulnerable, and very brave.
Hi, thank you for saying hello🙏. It's always nice to connect with someone who "gets it". I'm sorry you are going through a similar journey, you are not alone🌷. Sending much love💕
Thank you for sharing! I am due to begin Tamoxifen in August after I finish with a year of Kadcyla. My hot flashes just abated two weeks ago from my heavy chemo which ended last August--so took about 9 months. I too will enjoy the reprieve until starting T. Please keep us posted on how you're doing as you begin this again.
Thank you for your support and compassion! So happy to hear your hot flashes finally left after chemo, that was a serious haul! I'll do my best to keep you updated. I curious how it'll go this time around as well. Wishing you the most wonderful day🌻💕
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The fears you’re having are perfectly normal. It sounds like you have a wonderful husband. Your boy knows how much you love him. There are resources to help with emotions. Above all be patient and kind with yourself. This is not an easy journey. Has your doctor talked to you about aromatase inhibitors? The only thing about these is they would need to put you in medical menopause and you cannot have more children. Also, I don’t know very much about the side effects of these medications. I know the joint pain and bone thinning is bad. Praying for you
Thank you for your kind, compassionate reassurance🙏❤🙏! You seem so gentle and caring. I do feel so blessed to have both my husband and my son in my life as well as additional family supports💕.
I have tried an aromatase inhibitor, I was on it for 1 year before I switched to Tamoxifen. I found the side effects of Tamoxifen to be a little bit better for me. Thinking of you tonight and sending more positive vibes your way💫🌷!
Chels, firstly it feels odd giving a thumbs up to this video but please understand it's for the content and not because I am happy you are going through this struggle. I know for myself, being a saved Christian has gotten me through some things that would have been disabilitating had they happened before I was saved. I came to Christ as my Lord and Saviour later in life, but it has made all the difference. Do I still have problems? Yes indeed, sometimes more than before, but the difference is I can go to my Saviour for strength and guidance as His child..the child of The King. I live remotely and will probably never see my Mom or siblings again on this earth. But given that the saved have eternity together has made this soo much easier to bear! I was able to get thru my Father's cancer diagnosis and death knowing we will be together again in heaven where nothing will part us ever again. I did not have this security before I found my salvation in Christ. It has made decisions with my family regarding my health a bit easier knowing that even if it is my time to go home to be with the Lord, my children and spouse will see me again. Yes, many decisions are difficult but I have that security of tomorrow belonging to the Lord and everything being in His perfect timing. May God help us all on our journeys to remember this is not all there is. Hugs and compassion to you Chels as you and your family bravely face the challenges ahead. Remember you are not alone. He is there. Reach out. ❤❤❤
Thank you so so much for this message❤❤!!! I can feel your passion and I so appreciate you sharing with me what has literally saved you and your experience in life and after. Sending so much love and appreciation to you and your kind heart this evening💌💌
Praying it goes well for you.❤
Thank you so much🙏, I really appreciate that❤
So sorry sweetheart you get through this sending my prayers and healing I’m a reiki specialist
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you sending your healing vibes and positive energy💫🌱!
Im so sorry you are struggling with this. Im older than you...58 and started tamoxifen in January because wasn't officially menopausal yet and had zero side effects. I switched to letrozole in April and the joint pain is so bad I am trying arimadex next and if its the same I'm going back to tamoxifen. I hope you do well with it this time..
Thank you so much for your kind compassion🙏🌷. I hope your joint pain disappears after the switch to arimadex, or Tamoxifen if it comes to that. Sending many positive vibes your way💫
I’m 33 and starting this medication soon. I’m nervous about it too. My choice is between mastectomy or hormone therapy and I’m just not ready for a mastectomy yet. I’m so sorry to hear about your previous experience with it. I hope this next round is better for you. Have you tried taking any kind of antidepressant with Tamoxifen? I’m currently taking Effexor and have heard some others say it has helped.
Hi Loren, thank you so much for the message. I'm sorry to hear you have such a tough choice, but glad you made the right decision for you. I did try Effexor few years ago when I was on the aromatase inhibitors and didn't love it, but I haven't tried with Tamoxifen. HOWEVER like you, I have heard a number of women say it has been a really helpful option for them so I hope the same is true for you💕! Thinking of you this evening and sending lots of positive thoughts your way💫💌!
I'm so sorry and I'm sure it's hard for you, I was supposed to start the medication in September of 2023 but I have so many questions and concerns, but I may still start the medicine soon.
Thank you very much for your kind support🙏. Good on you for getting all your questions answered before starting something you aren't sure about. Hoping you are doing well💕
I really want to have kids, too. My dr said I have to be cancer free after radiation is complete. He said I could pause tamoxifen also. But, what I think is ironic is that tamoxifen is also an ovulation inducer, but we can't try to get pregnant on tamoxifen. I actually did an ovulation test yesterday and it was almost positive. I haven't had a period since December thanks to chemo. Oh, my mastectomy is May 31st! Eeeeeek!
It really is ironic... and heavy on the heart at times. I never ever thought to take an ovulation test, that is really interesting especially since you haven't had your period since December! Eeeeee, your surgery is coming up soon... how are you feeling about it?
@@ChelseyTarnow well, they were gonna delay my surgery another month cause I had covid a month ago. But my dr backed me up and we're still moving forward. No breathing problems or fever. So it's still on! I'm actually excited to get this over with. I'm definitely not ovulating yet. So I'm probably not getting a period til after surgery.
@@shannonb2817 That is so nice that your Dr backed you up! I bet you had just gotten your head wrapped around it and feeling ready to go. I hope that everything went extremely well and your are feeling better and better every day!
@@ChelseyTarnow I had my mastectomy 2 days ago. It sucks!! The drains and the binder are so painful. Especially the compression sleeve. Uuugh
@@shannonb2817 They really ARE so uncomfortable!!! I hope you are getting close to getting your drains out now, that is such a freeing day! Thinking of you
Thanks for sharing because I too have taken a break because I felt so bad on it but going to try another one to see if it works better than the first but have been putting off starting it because I know how it feels as well. At my age of 69 I struggle with is it even worth it? I am mentally exhausted even thinking about it. I pray that everything is easier this time for you but I pray that you will still have the same bond with that precious boy even with the side effects.Iwill be praying for you.🙏🙏
I take anastrozole and I only have achy knees, so I consider myself lucky. I know that many women have terrible side effects from tamoxifen (if they are premenopausal ). I am post , so tamoxifen was not prescribed. I can’t wait for new studies to address the side effects of these drugs which are absolutely devastating .
@@sueu6263 Happy for you. I am post menopause as well. They are going to put me on exemestane now to try. I know there is one that I can't take because I have had a stroke but not sure of the name. I am hoping this works.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt compassion and prayers, I really appreciate it🙏🌷. I sincerely hope that if you decide to try another option that it is a better fit for you. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way💕💫.
Sending you so much love ❤ May i ask have you had a reoccurrence or just resuming therapy? I feel so similar currently just a shell of myself on hormone therapy… only 5 months in and want to stop
Hi Jessica💕, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad... I feel for you. I stopped therapy to try and get pregnant, then got pregnant, and had my son. I just decided to resume.
@@ChelseyTarnow You are Amazing and I am cheering you on! This is a tough lonely road yet we forge on! 💗🌸🙏🏼 Praying this go with the medicine will be so much more tolerable 💗 as a mama too we want as much time as possible 🙏🏼 sending my love as well! Xo
@@Jessica_Irene You such a sweetheart Jessica, thank you so much! I hope over time you feel better as well! xo
I’m not sure I understand why your returning back to the drug? Why? We’re you diagnosed with Cancer again. I mean seeing you break down. Is heart breaking. Can you explain in more detail is the return a result of new diagnosis?
I JUST WATCHED your other video outlining “Why you got off Tamoxifen” which made sense considering all women can relate.
I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for the last 2 years and this week I’ve decided to stop. Plus it’s not just the weight gain, fatigue; brain fog but no-one is talking about what tamoxifen does to the vagina, dryness and lack of libido. Can you share whether you experienced these symptoms?
Don,t cry! We love you!
Thank you so much for the message. I originally decided to stop Tamoxifen to get pregnant. Since then we have been blessed with a baby boy. The plan was always to go back on after as I've been recommended to be on it for 5-10 years.
Good on you for making the right decision for you! I'm excited for you as you forge forward into your next phase of life and truly hope all side effects subside for you quickly. I did find that all the side effects you mentioned got better over time (though it didn't happen as quickly as I had thought, but they did!).
Wishing you all the best💫💕🌱!!!
Lord I ask that you protect Chelsea from the side effects of the treatment. Cover her body with your holy spirit and give her peace that only comes from you. I pray this in your son's holy name, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Amen.
Thank you so so much🙏. I greatly appreciate your thoughtful and kind prayer💕
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Thanks for watching❤❤
Sending my ❤ I don’t think people understand how bad you can feel with hormone therapy it’s awful …. And dealing with breast cancer is awful it’s my second time and I’m so glad your being honest about how you feel … I don’t want to go out I hate how I look and feel …. Life just feels hard and I’m thinking of stopping hormone treatment … after only 3 months …. I wish you the best sending love 💕
I'm so sorry you are having a hard time too! I totally resonate with how you feel, it's so darn hard and effects so much of life. I hope if you decide to keep going you begin to feel better, or if you decide to stop you return to feeling life you again quickly🙏💫. Sending much love🌷
You are not alone💕
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It was a hard decision, but at this point I believe it's the right one for me and my family.
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Interesting! I'm so happy you've found something that works for you🙏👏!