Comments on: Is Babytam (A Lower Dose of Tamoxifen) an Option After DCIS?  https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/ Author and DCIS Patient Advocate Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jennifer Douglas https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/#comment-405 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:05:02 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5146#comment-405 In reply to Theresa.

Thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope it is effective for you with minimal side effects!

]]> By: Theresa https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/#comment-404 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:40:27 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5146#comment-404 I have just started Babytam this week, after DCIS (Solid Papillary Carcinoma in Situ). I had a lumpectomy in late December, 26gy/5FR of radiotherapy in late Feb/early March, and now am starting the drug component of treatment. My type, grade, size and stage of cancer all pointed toward a much better than average prognosis to begin with, thus my willingness to risk lower dosage.

I discussed this route with my MedOnc and brought the research with me to my appointment in paper form. I am post-menopausal at 62. I could have gone on aromatase inhibitors instead, because my Dexa Scan shows no signs of even Ostopenia. Normal bone density! BUT, I was motivated to suggest Babytam instead, because of the lower SE profile and really fearing bone loss and bone/joint pain. So far, a couple of hot flashes are all I have experienced. Will wait and see. I am wanting to connect with others in the US trying this route as it is not yet “standard of care”. Thanks for sharing the information, I hope it helps others to possibly make the decision I have!

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