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Breckenridge, CO

Hello. I was curious about connecting with other women taking Tamoxifen. I am pre menopausal, 46 years old, stage zero breast cancer. I have surgery scheduled for June. After that radiation, and then they are recommending Tamoxifen. I have heard lots of negative side affects from this therapy, and I'm wondering about other women's experiences. Has anyone had minimal side effect and any positive experiences with this drug? Also, any advice regarding how to offset some of the side effects… read more

May 15, 2025
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A MyBCTeam Member

Please keep an eye on your cholesterol. Tamoxifen sent mine thru the roof and I felt terrible. Oncologist said this wasn't common but switched me to Letrozole and cholesterol came back down. Just wanted you to be aware.

May 22, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

My oncologist really wants me to take Anastrozole instead of Tamoxifen since I do have osteoporosis left femur she recommended I see an endocrinologist who agrees with her and wants me to take a yearly infusion of Reclass which will reduce bone loss So, I’m figuring out now what what treatment plan will First I’m going to have permanent implant surgery end of this month and figure it all out so much over past 6 months

June 17, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Tamoxifen really messed up my mood, thyroid, and cholesterol and caused weight gain. Since being off, I have stabilized in all areas.

May 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Thanks that’s good to know I’m on Zetia now for cholesterol because statin didn’t agree with me

May 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

No. It’s just recommended for preventative of it coming back.

May 16, 2025

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