If you're taking Tamoxifen for ER+ve Breast Cancer, this is the only video you need to watch.
I'm Dr Liz O'Riordan, a breast surgeon who's had breast cancer and I've taken Tamoxifen myself.

I'm going to answer all your questions How it works? Why you need it? How long do you take it for? What are the side effects? Is it safe to take supplements at the same time?

00:00 Intro
00:35 What is oestrogen?
00:58 How does Tamoxifen work?
01:35 Who needs Tamoxifen?
03:38 How do you take Tamoxifen?
04:02 Why do you need to use contraception?
04:20 Can you take other drugs with Tamoxifen?
04:57 Can you eat grapefruit with Tamoxifen?
05:07 How long do you take it for?
05:44 What are the side effects?
07:13 Three serious side effects you need to know about
07:55 BONUS Can you take supplements with Tamoxifen?

Next week I'll tell you how to cope with the side effects of Tamoxifen

If you want more info, check out my book The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CompleteGui...
https://www.amazon.com/CompleteGuide...

Memorial Sloan Kettering About Botanicals website
https://www.mskcc.org/cancercare/dia...

WHO cancer diet recommendations
https://www.wcrf.org/wpcontent/uploa...

Other resources for Tamoxifen
https://breastcancernow.org/informati...
https://www.breastcancer.org/treatmen...






Disclosure / COI
I do not endorse any products and I am not paid to promote products or brands
I have received honoraria for sharing my experience as a patient with a large number of companies, organsiations and charities but I do not advise them on cancer policy

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