am takeing tamoxfine tablets plus getting injection into my stomach because I turned down haveing chemotherapy going though regular check up s and scans and memogram plus biopsy was horrible experience to go though and the constant treatment s of radiotherapy was horrible sence being on tamoxfine I'm not sure if it's the tablet's but I'm getting constantly tired very low mood plus very bad hot flushes and sweating on and off every day and don't know why but recently started getting the pain back in my left arm pit with some pain around and under my left breast any advice be appreciated anyone else go though this and have any side effects from the tamoxfine or cancer injection
Hello!
I had surgery in mid March and was put on tamoxifen a month later. I also had radiotherapy which finished a month ago.
I felt really rough on tamoxifen for about 3 months, but it does seem to be easing now. I was exhausted and felt constantly nauseous. I also had hot flushes etc. I was put on venlafaxine which is an anti-anxiety/depression drug but also reduces hot flushes. Might be worth investigating?
I've also had pain in and around my ribs post radiotherapy and my boob is still red and angry, but heading in the right direction.
I hope you feel better soon.
Hello and thank you for your reply and shareing what takeing tamoxfine and being on this medication and the side effects you have experienced I appreciate knowing this iv been on tamoxfine sence before I had my cancer operation and will be on it for life I was told I hate the side effects because honestly I feel tired and exhausted nearly every day even know I am getting sleep but my sleeps all over the place too and iv definitely been haveing the hot flushes and sweating and sometimes arches and pains I think though my body's adjusting now too the medication always good to hear about someone else's experience with medication
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007