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louiseg
16 years agoMember
Tamoxifen side effects?
Hi Everyone
I have read in a few people' s posts that they suffer from some side effects from taking Tamoxifen. I am 42 years old and after I have my chemo I will be put onto Tamoxifen for 5 years...
IreneC
13 years agoMember
Hi Ladies, I am a 64 year old women had breast cancer in the right breast removed April 2012 it was small. I had 16 treatments of radiation. Started Genox a brand of tamoxifin in September I am having side effects, legs and ankles swell. Cramps in the legs and feet when in bed, Light headed when I bend down or sit up in the morning for sleeping. I also have large lumps in my breast with pain. I have just starting spotting felt frightened as was I was told if you start bleeding it could be the start of cancer of the uterus.
So I am thinking of stopping the meds. I feel unsure what to do it is a catch 22, I would love to know if anyone stopped tamoxifin. I don't want to take any meds. I haven't taken any for three days and feel great but, am I doing the right thing. I spoke to the oncologest on the phone he said it is up to me !HELP!.