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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 27 3:06pm
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...
Support Group: Women's Health
Last active: Nov 3, 2020
Tamoxifen use after 5 years
Any advice on using tamoxifen after five years when you're not post-menopausal and in "low risk of recurrence" category?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 18, 2017
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 28, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 24, 2023
Bilateral mastectomy and aromatose inhibitors or tamoxifen
I had DCIS in 2007 in the right breast with lumpectomy and radiation. I then had IDC in 2018 in left breast with lumpectomy and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 8, 2020
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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 19, 2023
What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?
I was switched from Anastrozole to Tamoxifen due to hair thinning and joint pain, now I'm have intense itching and anxiety.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 24 6:55pm
Should Tamoxifen be used past 10 years?
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. I had a mastectomy, chemo, radiation and then began Tamoxifen. I remember my oncologist saying after a couple...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 25, 2021
Recently diagnosed gallstones after taking Tamoxifen .
My PCP couldn't figure out what could be causing my G. I. problems. I had an ultrasound yesterday. Surprise, surprise, surprise! "Western studies have found...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 1, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 27 9:59pm
Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis
I had a lumpectomy which revealed ADH. My doc started me on Tamoxifen. I was on it for 6 months, then had back to back...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 26 4:33pm
Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?
Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2020. I went through 8 months of treatment and I have been on Tamoxifen since...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 26, 2023
Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?
I was told to take tamoxifen for 5 years after my radiation, I am afraid of the side effects. I am 81 and think I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 26, 2023
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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 10, 2022
Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?
I have been placed on a low dosage of Tamoxifen and I have noticed a considerable weight gain in my midsection. It almost makes me...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 10 6:23pm
Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion: Anyone had this?
I was put on Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion. I stopped and it went away. Started again and it now came back again....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 9, 2021