Breast Cancer Support Group

I had stage 1 estrogen driven breast cancer - surgery in summer 2022, radiation in fall 2022. Cancer free now. I've had severe fibromyalgia for...

Tamoxifen yes or no? I was diagnosed with ALH on my right breast with micro calcifications. I’m 50, still with my periods every month. Had...

I know side effects are different for everyone, but curious... Anyone try both Tamoxifen and Anastrozole? Which one caused the least amount of side effects?

Hi All, it seems I'm getting Tamoxifen thrown at me from every direction. I'm still reluctant due what I read as side effects, short history...

Anyone else take Tamoxifen and end up severely constipated with a deep fissure that won’t heal?? I have tried everything. ER sent me home doing...

I just picked up my first bottle of Tamoxifen. I am so afraid to take this medication but due to bad osteoporosis it seems to...

Hi All, I have been recommended to take 20mg Tamoxifen after my radiation. I have uterine fibroids and Tamoxifen can increase the growth of those...

I just started taking Tamoxifen after having a lumpectomy and now the Lymphedema in my right arm is getting much worse. I was never told...

Hi all, I have a question about these AI. I'm pretty much at the beginning of this journey, just had a lumpectomy and now waiting...

I am not sure if this topic has been discussed, but want to make sure people are award of interaction between some antidepressants and tamoxifen.I...

Is it possible to stay on tamoxifen while pregnant? If not, what other options are there?

For people who have taken low-dose (5mg) tamoxifen, what have your experiences been with side effects? What side effects have you had, how quickly did...

I started taking tamoxifen as part of my BC treatment a couple of weeks ago and have been really struggling with nervousness, anxiety and depression...

Just started Tamoxifen last night. Was so nervous thinking I was going to be sick after. I have anxiety of not knowing if or when...

I was diagnosed with ALH and have been told that my treatment should be Tamoxifen to reduce my risk of developing breast cancer. I do...

Hi all, I'm currently on 10mg of tamoxifen after surgery for Invasive Ductal stage 1. I started with 20mg but my feet hurt so bad...

Anyone have migraines from tamoxifen? Anything that helps relieve them?

Is anyone using Evista for Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma instead of Tamoxifen to prevent recurrence after a mastectomy? It is a SERM, like Tamoxifen....

Hello, I am just starting this journey with stage 1 breast cancer. I have increased risk of blood clot due to Factor V Leiden, and...

Given the risk of endometrial cancer from tamoxifen, which apparently increases with dosage, length of use, and the age of the patient, is anyone taking...