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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...
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Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?
HiJust wondering if anyone on here takes 5 mg of tamoxifen and if so do you have side effects with 5 mg. That's what my...
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Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.
Hi. I'm coming up on my 5th year anniversary of being cancer free and taking Tamoxifen. I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy followed by radiation....
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Green tea question
I have been reading that green tea can enhance the effects of tamoxifen and may help prevent reoccurrence of breast cancer . Has anyone on...
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Leg cramps at night
Hello everyone. I only have 4 more months on Tamoxifen and my 5 years will be up. I'm having bad leg cramps at night. Has...
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Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?
I am reading so much conflicting information about diets for breast cancer patients/survivors. Some say Mediterranean, some say no meat, dairy, carbs, sugars, etc. I've...
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Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS
Receiving mixed messages... articles and doctors saying lumpectomy with radiation is better for me... understood that I needed radiation and tamoxifen either way. My mother...
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Need to start hormone therapy
I'm 48 yrs. old and have 1A breast ca. My onc. type came back right on the cusp to receive chemo. The oncologist recommended chemo...
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Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?
Has anyone had their BC return even though they are taking Tamoxifen or an A1?
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Can I take a break between different antiestrogen treatments?
I am supposed to switch from tamoxifen to an AI after 2 years. How long can I take a break? Any chance of recurrence if...
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@nldawn, it is common for newly diagnosed postmenopausal women to take tamoxifen for 10 years or...