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Tamoxifen??????

miraclemom
miraclemom CSN Member Posts: 41
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Was wondering if anyone knows if tamoxifen can cause tumors to grow.It was responsible for a tumor to grow in my urtrus so I had to have a hysterectomy so is it possible that it could trigger others to develop in other parts of the body?
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  • ksfc
    ksfc CSN Member Posts: 251
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    I know it increases the risk of uterine cancer, but I don't think it's supposed to cause tumors elsewhere. Diane
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  • Glow
    Glow CSN Member Posts: 41
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    The truth is that any therapy we take for cancer has a risk/ benefit ratio. The literature seems to make it pretty clear that tamoxifen in the treatment of breast cancer can literally save your life. Please oh please talk to your Doctor. He or she should know your fears! The best of luck to you.
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