Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change can occur. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals may help lessen the chance...
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You’re done with breast cancer treatment–yeah! Time to go home and live happily ever after.Well, yes… and no. You’re relieved, of... Read more »
Q. I've been on tamoxifen for a couple of years, and now my doctor is switching me to an aromatase inhibitor. I understand how... Read more »
The blogwaves were buzzing recently with the news that tamoxifen (nolvadex), the once (and perhaps future) king of breast cancer prevention... Read more »
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A small study appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests that acupuncture may help ease hot flashes and boost the sex drive of breast... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
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The breast cancer medication Arimidex beats tamoxifen when it comes to preventing recurrences of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer in... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Texas A&M researchers have found that watermelons contain compounds that can benefit the heart and circulatory system and may even provide a... Read more »