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Should I stop taking calcium supplements while taking Tamoxifen?

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Novato, CA

I need to keep taking Tamoxifen for 5 years due to estrógen positive receptor cancer.

July 5
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Check with your oncology team, while calcium is good for the bones, it can affect your hormone levels- so best to have them advise as to the if, what kind of calcium supplement and strength. Keep us posted! Hugs!

July 6

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