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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
Any Sides effects of taking Paxil and tamoxifen ?
For nearly 15 years I was taking Paxil for my anxiety ( 20 mg daily ). After lumpectomy in December and following radiation doctor prescribed...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2024
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
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
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, 2024
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, 2024
Switching from aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen due to toxicity
Hello, my first post… I’ve been on AI’s for about a year now,and have developed severe hand pain and increased liver enzymes. In the last...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2022
Recurring UTIs and tamoxifen: What can I do?
UTI was my chronic ongoing problem for years and some antibiotics could help. After breast cancer surgery, last year I was taking Tamoxifen hormone therapy...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 29, 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, 2024
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
Were you taken off tamoxifen before any surgeries?
My daughter is having surgery next month to revise one of the breasts that was reconstructed at the time of her mastectomy. Her doctors told...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 27, 2021
Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?
Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at age 80 in 2023 partial mastectomy No radiation started on Tamoxifen extreme difficulty taking drug 20 mg day then...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25, 2024
Need answer about Tamoxifen 10 mg. dosage ASAP
I am seeing my breast cancer Oncology N.P. soon and need to hear if anyone has been ok'd by their Oncologist, from a major Cancer...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 22 5:09pm
Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen
Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5 mg of Tamoxifen rather than the standard 20mg for LCIS or Stage One? Friends in Europe that...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 2 3:29pm
Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?
Has anyone had issues with a racing heart rate while on tamoxifen? I’ve been on it a little over a year with minor issues (hot...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 12, 2022
Looking for remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen
Looking for recommendations for homeopathic remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen. Anything help?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2023
Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?
Has anyone experienced nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? Kind of like a morning sickness feeling. Any suggestions for what to do that might...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024