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Tamoxifen - any positive experiences?

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Hi, I'm just wondering whether anyone has had any positive experiences on tamoxifen? I'm 28 and was diagnosed with ER positive breast cancer in March. I've been on tamoxifen for about 6 weeks and so far it's been fine, I haven't had any side effects other than being tired (but think that's more to do with radiotherapy) I was dreading going on it after everything I read online but I've been completely fine. I don't want to tempt fate but has anyone else had a similar experience? Or has it taken longer for side effects to kick in?

 

 

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    Hi, sorry to find you on here.

    I'm four months into taking Tamoxifen.  I haven't had any debilitating side affects at all.  The most notable was losing a lot of hair (but I've still got plenty).  My skin is also more dry and I'm a bit lacking in energy but that's about it.

    When you read the literature in the box I was shocked that there is quite a high risk of blood clots.  I was really worried but it's all been fine.

    Wishing you all the best 

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    Hi, sorry to find you on here.

    I'm four months into taking Tamoxifen.  I haven't had any debilitating side affects at all.  The most notable was losing a lot of hair (but I've still got plenty).  My skin is also more dry and I'm a bit lacking in energy but that's about it.

    When you read the literature in the box I was shocked that there is quite a high risk of blood clots.  I was really worried but it's all been fine.

    Wishing you all the best 

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