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Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 11, 2023 | Replies (66)

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@monigue

about the link you provide has no different from others about tamoxifen.
But what is questioned me that it says reduced the risk of cancer return
and says as common side effect can increas the tumor.
Very confusing.. Any comments from the members??

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Thank you @vivi1 for bring this to our conversation, and @colleenyoung for providing the link. This is the best way I can explain what I know with what I think I just read. Like all of our cancer treatments there are risks to tamoxifen. The risk being discussed is primarily but not exclusively endometrial changes. Tamoxifen is given because it can dramatically reduce the risk of your breast cancer returning. It might be given for metastatic breast cancer as well. Along with the common side effects of hair loss and hot flashes it carries a risk of endometrial and cervical cancer. I did take it for years, as is it often the choice for young women with breast cancer. It is a cost vs. benefit decision for every person. Let’s talk about what all of you place into that decision making equation.