FACTSHEET
information on drug therapy
This factsheet explains briefl y what Tamoxifen is, how it works, when it may be prescribed, what the benefi ts are and what side effects may occur. WHAT IS TAMOXIFEN? HOW DO I KNOW IF TAMOXIFEN WILL WORK
tumour, either after a biopsy or after surgery, to fi nd out if
cells to grow. These cancers are known as oestrogen receptor
oestrogen receptor test. If you are oestrogen receptor positive,
HOW DOES IT WORK?
information on drug therapy TAMOXIFEN HOW MUCH TAMOXIFEN DO I TAKE AND WHEN DO I TAKE IT?
Cancer’s Understanding and Managing Menopausal Symptoms.
calcium-rich diet and getting some weightbearing exercise
DOES IT MATTER IF I MISS WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAMOXIFEN? HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO TAKE TAMOXIFEN? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING TAMOXIFEN?
information on drug therapy TAMOXIFEN FERTILITY AND WHAT HAPPENS PREGNANCY AFTER I STOP TAKING TAMOXIFEN? CAN I TAKE OTHER DRUGS WHILE I AM TAKING TAMOXIFEN? FURTHER SUPPORT
might fi nd it easier to share your feelings with someone who
I AM STILL HAVING REGULAR PERIODS CAN TAMOXIFEN PREVENT (PRE-MENOPAUSAL). BREAST CANCER? WILL TAMOXIFEN WORK
individual support or support groups in your area, call the National Breast Cancer Helpline Freephone on 1800 30 90 40.
National Breast Cancer Helpline Freefone 1800 30 90 40
information on drug therapy TAMOXIFEN HELP FROM ACTION Hibernian Aviva Health ABC – ACTION BREAST CANCER BREAST CANCER CallSave: 1850 717 717 VHI Healthcare (All correspondence should be sent to the postal address in Kilkenny)
visit www.cancer.ie
providing emotional support and practical assistance for
OTHER ORGANISATIONS Callsave: 1850 44 44 44 Action Breast Cancer
awareness and leading a healthy lifestyle. Freefone: 1800 30 90 40 USEFUL WEBSITES Irish Cancer Society Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Care UK American Cancer Society Freefone Helpline: 1 800 200 700 The Susan G. Komen Foundation Reach to Recovery
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