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Has anyone on tamoxifen had a knee replacement?
I have bone on bone knee arthritis that’s not getting better. I’m afraid to get a knee replacement because of the high incidence of blood...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2025
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
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
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
What's your experience with Tamoxifen? Osteoporosis & fibrosis
Hi all🙏. I have a secondary breast cancer mass in my left breast. Right one mastectomies! Suffering from radiotherapy damage. A lot of fibrosis, including...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 13, 2025
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: Nov 3, 2025
Anyone in this clinical trial for low-dose Tamoxifen (LoTam)?
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06671912?term=NCT06671912&rank=1Is anyone part of this clinical trial which began in Feb 2025? Curious to know if you've had any side effects and what are they?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 11 5:00pm
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
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
Debating AIs vs Tamoxifen with fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, EDS
Interested in learning from others about how they are keeping low grade cancer at bay while balancing a higher than normal risk of stroke against...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 15 5:35pm
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
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
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 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, 2025
Long term memory issues after chemo and taking tamoxifen
I found out recently for a task I do routinely, I needed to ask for help on how to do it. And in another scenario...
Last active: Feb 23 8:52pm
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
48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice
Hello! I'm 48, diagnosed with stage 1, grade 1 ILC in Feb 2023 after 9th annual routine mammogram. Lumpectomy in April and 3 weeks of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 11, 2025
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