Can Tamoxifen Affect Existing Fibroids?

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RM

Community Member

10 months ago

Does anyone have experience taking Tamoxifen with existing fibroids? I am reading that it will promote the growth of fibroids. Other hormone suppressants are not an option for me because I already have osteopenia and don't want to go into full-blown osteoporosis.

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This is such a thoughtful question about managing treatment options when dealing with multiple health concerns. Many people in the breast cancer community face similar decisions about balancing different health risks, and the concerns about both fibroids and bone health with various treatments are very real. Hopefully others here can share their experiences with tamoxifen and fibroids, and this is definitely something worth discussing thoroughly with your oncology team to weigh all the factors specific to your situation.

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PS

Community Member

6 months ago

Years ago I was talking Tampxifen I did not experience any problems

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PS

Community Member

6 months ago

However I do have Osteoporosis

PS

Community Member

6 months ago

I do not think it is related as I inherited this

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

This is such a thoughtful question about managing treatment options when dealing with multiple health concerns. Many people in the breast cancer community face similar decisions about balancing different health risks, and the concerns about both fibroids and bone health with various treatments are very real. Hopefully others here can share their experiences with tamoxifen and fibroids, and this is definitely something worth discussing thoroughly with your oncology team to weigh all the factors specific to your situation.

Can Tamoxifen Affect Existing Fibroids?

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