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Tamoxifen & Constipation
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 28, 2025
Tamoxifen or AI
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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 13, 2023
Tamoxifen yes or no?
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2023
Tamoxifen input
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 29, 2024
Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia
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...
Last active: Apr 16 9:07am
Tamoxifen and anastrozole
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2024
Tamoxifen and Antidepressants
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 25, 2020
Tamoxifen and pregnancy
Is it possible to stay on tamoxifen while pregnant? If not, what other options are there?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 7, 2018
Afraid to take Tamoxifen
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 3 4:25pm
Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2025
Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2024
Tamoxifen and mental health
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 1, 2024
Tamoxifen side effects
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 24, 2024
5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 29, 2025
Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia and Tamoxifen
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 2, 2025
Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 27, 2023
Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2025
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 7 10:21am
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 4, 2025
Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen
I can’t stand the amount of joint pain and disfigurement of my feet anymore from Letrozole so I stopped it, can’t believe how much better...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2024