Breast Cancer - All People Who Are Taking "tamoxifen"

suthrngurl

posted 03/10/2008, comment (1)

My Story - Reader's Digest Version

Last year I walked in the Atlanta 3 Day Breast Cacer Walk. The walk ended on Sunday afternoon late and I stayed in Atlanta for an appointment on Monday for my first biopsy. There were several more biopsies, MRIs, and ultrasounds to follow. By the end of October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In November I underwent two surgeries and in... Read more Chevron

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TracieJ

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Living With It

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posted 01/02/2008, comments (4)

The New Year brings new treatment

Hi! Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I went for my first treatment today. 25 minutes in and out, 2 hours 10 minutes driving! I'm going to John Hopkins and participating in a study of the breathing apparatus to see if it helps minimize damage to the heart and lungs. That makes it worth the drive. Everything went very smoothly, so... Read more Chevron

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Lynn

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Been Through It

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posted 11/27/2007, comments (4)

Tamoxifen side affects?

My name is Lynn and today I am 45 and just finished treatment for Breast Cancer (chemo and radiation) Tomorrow I see my family doctor to get a prescription for Tamoxifen. I understand that this is a safe drug. I don't know how this will affect me with menopausal symptoms. My periods have stopped since June. Just curious to read from... Read more Chevron

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cmore2506

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Living With It

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posted 11/22/2007, comment (1)

day 1 of my Journal entries

ok, now I have been to the doc, been thru the biopsy, sit across from the doctor and heard the words CANCER, Scared and Worried to say the least. I know husband has said many times that if I get sick he would put me in a nursing home, he can not handle sickness. I don't want to tell him what I am going thru....On the... Read more Chevron

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