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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In Chest Near The Sternum

Hello I am 52 I weigh 125 am @5'2-3".



I am in excellent physical condition and very physically active.



I am 2.5 months post chemo (carbo taxol) for stage IV Endometrial Cancer with lung mets (bilateral upper and lower lobes)



I am hormone positive and have been taking tamoxifen for additional cancer cell shrinkage. I have been on tamoxifen since June 24, 2011 with no known adverse effects.



In the last 4-5 days I have felt a slight pressure in my chest near the sternum. this is intermittant and bilateral. I don't have difficulty breathing unless I am riding up steep hills



Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Tamoxifen can cause gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Since you are taking this tablet from long duration, possibility of gastritis and GERD related chest tightness is more.
So take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach before Tamoxifen.
Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In Chest Near The Sternum

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Tamoxifen can cause gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Since you are taking this tablet from long duration, possibility of gastritis and GERD related chest tightness is more. So take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach before Tamoxifen. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.