Hi, I am a 53 year old woman who was diagnosed with malignant breast cancer when I was 49. This of course put me into menopause the instant I start chemo. First I had the lumpectomy and after chemo was radiation. I have had many side effects from the tamoxifen not to mention the employment and money/bankruptcy problems. Actually the chemo and radiation and lumpectomy were nothing compared to the last four years. Would you know what I can expect when I stop taking the tamoxifen. I have had vaginal dryness yet there is a liquid leaking out. Sex with my husband is impossible. Will these issues go away. I have a large dental bill due to my treatment. My bones and joints have only gotten worse-they weren t the greatest before. Will my joint and bone pain get any better and will I be able to have sex again as I am still young and have that baby face. I have a lot of scar tissue and my breasts are very fibrous. What if anything can I expect once I m off the tamoxifen? kag