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1. Can tamoxifen cause impotence in men who are taking the drug for breast cancer?
last reviewed: 09.01.2008
2. I've been getting joint pains since starting Arimidex for breast cancer. Is there anything I can take that will help?
last reviewed: 27.09.2006
3. My mother was treated for breast cancer last year. Since then she has been taking tamoxifen. Over the last few months she has become very depressed. Do you think this is due to the tamoxifen?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
4. I am an African-Caribbean woman taking tamoxifen following treatment for an early breast cancer. A friend has told me she has read in the papers that tamoxifen causes strokes. This has worried me. Can you tell me more?
last reviewed: 08.06.2005
5. I am having hormone treatment for prostate cancer. This is causing troublesome hot flushes. Is there anything that can be done about this?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
6. I've heard that people who have cancer have a higher risk than normal of getting blood clots. Is this true?
last reviewed: 20.06.2007
7. I have prostate cancer and am about to start taking hormone tablets called Casodex®. I have been told that this can cause men to grow breasts. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
last reviewed: 08.06.2007
8. I have had breast cancer and have been taking tamoxifen for 2 years. Recently I've had vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse. Is this normal or should I see my doctor?
last reviewed: 14.04.2004
10. I am taking tamoxifen after treatment for an early breast cancer. Is it safe to have a coil fitted?
last reviewed: 25.01.2006
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