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Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 22 11:05am | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@antonina74 I am 72 & was diagnosed in August with ILC stage 1, no nodes. Did lumpectomy & 5-day radiation & am taking 10 mg Tamoxifen (started 1-1-26) to help with bone strength. For me, side effects are (yet another layer of) brain fog & a few pounds of weight gain which I'm battling to get rid of. Not terrible, but I wonder every day if I should even be taking the Tam! Many older women with early stage 1 breast cancer opt out of the hormone blockers & choose quality of life instead. Did you have any lymph node involvement? Did you do radiation? Overall, your healthy lifestyle choices will undoubtedly boost your chances of remaining cancer-free! Good for you! I'm sorry for your digestive issues. I haven't had those but yes, each of us reacts differently! It's a roller-coaster, this whole thing. Sending positive wishes to you for many healthy years ahead!
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@jmab I had minor infiltration in 2 lymph nodes. I did 4 or 5 weeks of radiation. I was able to tolerate the AIs for several months and the Tamoxifen for one month before the GI systems arose, but then they were intractable and took many weeks after stopping drugs for problems to abate and in the case of the Tam its 3+ months out and still not resolved. I know other women who have taken both drugs with very little side effects, and I am glad for them that they are able to have some peace of mind that they have reduced their odds of cancer returning. But I wish I had listened to by own body and not done repeated trials out of fear. Thanks you your positive wishes and I wish you the same!