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Old 08-22-2001, 07:16 PM   #1
bjg
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Question side effects of radiation and tamoxifen

a friend has recently had a lumpectomy..her dr is recommending radiation and tamoxifen..she is concerned about the side effects...what can you tell me about your experiences with either or both...thanx
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Old 09-27-2001, 06:33 PM   #2
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Radiation causes secondary cancers, and tamoxifen causes blood clots and uterin cancers.

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