Osteoporosis and Tamoxifen

caligirl76

I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has been taking Tamoxifen and has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am 48 and just had a DEXA scan, and it confirms Osteoporosis. :( My oncologist said that typically it shouldn't cause issues in pre-menopausal women, but there are some paradoxical instances where it does! I guess I am one of those! Ironically, I got this diagnosis today which is also my 10-year cancer-free anniversary date. Figures! Regardless, any insight on the treatment you chose, side effects, lifestyle modifications, etc, would be helpful.

moderators

Hi @caligirl76,

We're so sorry you're managing this difficult side effect of treatment. We hope this link is helpful to you while you wait for the advice and experience of others:

https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/osteoporosis

We hope this helps!

—The Mods