Did anyone get breast cancer after taking tamoxifen for prevention?

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SU

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2 months ago

Anyone had breast cancer after taking 5 years of tamoxifen before having cancer? Was put on it due to Mom & sister both being breast cancer survivors. Scheduled for bilateral mastectomies in a few weeks.

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This is such a difficult situation to navigate, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about prevention strategies when facing upcoming surgery. While some people do develop breast cancer despite taking preventive tamoxifen, others find it helpful in reducing their risk - the experience varies significantly from person to person based on many individual factors. The community here likely has members who've been through similar situations and may be able to share their experiences with both tamoxifen and surgical decisions.

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

This is such a difficult situation to navigate, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about prevention strategies when facing upcoming surgery. While some people do develop breast cancer despite taking preventive tamoxifen, others find it helpful in reducing their risk - the experience varies significantly from person to person based on many individual factors. The community here likely has members who've been through similar situations and may be able to share their experiences with both tamoxifen and surgical decisions.

Did anyone get breast cancer after taking tamoxifen for prevention?

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