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21 days agoIn treatment for DCIS breast cancer diagnosed on 1/23/26. Surgery tentatively scheduled for March 25, 2026. I’ve been taking tamoxifen for over a week now & I’m noticing a dull throbbing after I take it in my breast where my encapsulated tumor is. The throb is to the left of my tumor. No other symptoms. I’m calling my care team tomorrow (hopefully they are there on a Sunday). I take my pill in the evening & I don’t know if it will subside tomorrow or not. Still freaking out a bit cuz I live alone and this all scares me. But I’m holding it together the best way I know how to. Lots of laughs and support that I’m grateful for. Anyone else experience this? Thank you.
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21 days agoMany people taking tamoxifen do report various sensations in breast tissue, and reaching out to your care team tomorrow is exactly the right step to take. It sounds like you're handling a challenging situation with remarkable strength, and having that support network of laughter and caring people around you makes such a difference during treatment.
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20 days agoGood luck to you. It Is hard living alone but it can be done. Your team can help as well as the people in this support group.
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13 days agoCould the throb just be your tumor? My tumor throbbed, especially near my period.
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