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What if side effects of hormone therapy interfere with my life?
Source: Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: December 2, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
What if side effects of hormone therapy interfere with my life?
Side effects of hormone therapy can interfere with your life, but many side effects can be relieved by switching therapies or adjusting your dose. One common switching strategy is to take tamoxifen for 2 or 3 years, followed by an aromatase inhibitor for 2 or 3 years.
If side effects are making it difficult for you to continue taking hormone therapy, talk to your doctor about your options. Refusing or stopping hormone therapy is your decision, but research has shown that hormone therapy can effectively lower your risk of new and recurrent breast cancer and of dying from breast cancer.
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