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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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