Tamoxifen is a popular medication that may help reduce the risk of certain types of breast cancer by interfering with estrogen activity, which can promote tumor growth. Although there are several side effects that may cause problems (blood clots and cancer of the uterus, for example), it’s been found that tamoxifen’s benefits tend to outweigh the risks. (National Cancer Institute )
However, we know that people don’t get sick in a vacuum. Many women (and men) who have breast cancer may be ill with other diseases or disorders, which means they may be taking other medications that could end up interacting …read more

Being a lively woman means taking care of your whole self, not just your body. That means making time for your emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs — and being sure that those parts of you are healthy, too. For me, it’s meant taking an active role in my mental health.
For what seems like my whole life, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety, crazy mood swings, irrational fears I just couldn’t shake, and hurtful bad habits (like picking at my skin until it bleeds). Last fall, I finally got to the point where I simply couldn’t take it …read more