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Tamoxifen Side Effects/Fingernails.
I have been on Tamoxifen for 5 weeks and have had very few side effects. One is vaginal discharge and I just purchased lots of...
Evista (raloxifene) instead of Tamoxifen.
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....
Migraine help while on tamoxifen
Anyone have migraines from tamoxifen? Anything that helps relieve them?
Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women
I took letrozole for 5 years for E+ BC. Developed osteoporosis. It is 7 years later and I have a second BC. Dr wants me...
Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg
I was on Anastrozole for 6 months my doctor switched me to Tamoxifen because of severe muscle pain. I was given 20mg of Tamoxifen is...
Anyone switch from Aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen?
I have tried anastrozle, letrozole and Emestane with terrible side effects (joint pain/damage, teeth pain extreme dry mouth, vaginal and uniary pain...)Now possibly Tamoxifen but...
Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI
I had lumpectomy and radiation for invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2. Went through both very easily. Then I was told to start Tamoxifen. Nothing easy...
Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!
Joyfully, today is my last day on AI's after 5 years. Has anyone had negative reactions after stopping Tamoxifen?
Traveling Abroad on Tamoxifen with side effects
I was planning to travel abroad, after many years of hiatus. After speaking with my oncology team, they said I have be careful with blood...
Tamoxifen and urinary tract infection (UTI)
Hi all, I am on Tamoxifen and my latest urine test shows I have got UTI. Has anyone had some experience and does not occur...
Vaginal bleeding a tamoxifen side effect?
I have been taking Tamoxafin for 2 months. I am a 64 year old female post menapause. Last night I had a small amount of...
Cancer medications yes or no? Tamoxifen as prevention?
I was diagnosed with pre-cancer calcification on my left breast and had surgery on June 11 2020. On my follow up I learned they removed...
3 vs 5 Years of Tamoxifen for DCIS?
Hi! I was diagnosed with DCIS grades 1-2 in 2022 at age 44. After my lumpectomy and radiation, I started on 20mg of tamoxifen for...
Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?
Hello, I started Tamoxifen 2 weeks ago and a couple days ago I started having blurry vision. The first day it happened, it lasted about...
LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?
LCIS diagnosis May 2017 followed immediately by lumpectomy. Since then go to Sloan Kettering 2x/year (mammo in Dec and June ultrasound). So far so good....
Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen
Over two years out from initial Stage1 diagnosis. Lumpectomy followed by radiation, then began taking anastrozole for about 6-7 months. Side effects, mostly bone pain...
Leoprolide and Tamoxifen effectiveness of reducing cancer reoccurrence
I am 41 and pre-menopausal, had invasive ductal carcinoma. Hormone and estrogen positive, HER2 negative. I had a bilateral mastectomy. My oncotype came back as...
Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies
I'm on Tamoxifen for 10yrs as I've osteoporosis I can't swap to AIs.My concerns are my long term brain health.I've daily have severe headaches, poor...
HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen
HiRecently diagnosed with HR positive HER2 negative breast cancer discussion regarding going on a AI or tamoxifen. If I have had a TIA and I...
Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?
Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen? If so, what did your physician recommend? Did you have to discontinue it?
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