The Tamoxifen Sisters

In this episode the Tamoxifen Sisters discuss how changes in medication manufacturers can dramatically alter side effects and effectiveness, sharing their recent personal experiences after receiving a new generic tamoxifen. They cover filler variability, fluctuating symptoms (hot flashes, joint pain, headaches, sleep disruption, skin issues), impacts on daily life and menopause-like effects, and share humorous moments about family, coping strategies, and daily annoyances.

In Episode 6 of the Tamoxifen Sisters, Amber and her cohost share candid conversations about inheritable cancer, the urge to find a reason, and the awkward, often funny moments that follow diagnosis and reconstruction. They discuss self-blame, family history, people’s reactions (including “cancer ghosting”), body changes after mastectomy, and how humor helps them cope. New episodes drop every Friday.

In this intense episode of Tamoxifen Sisters, the hosts take a break from the cancer journey to vent about sexual harassment, predatory behavior, and a disturbing school incident involving a middle-school speaker. They discuss the Rape Academy scandal, personal experiences of assault and workplace harassment, and how pervasive these threats are for women of all ages. The hosts share stories from childhood through adulthood, explain how society often laughs off or enables inappropriate behavior, and urge bystanders—especially men—to speak up and support women when they see someone in danger. Frank, emotional, and action-oriented, this episode calls for better boundaries, accountability, and safety while thanking listeners for their support and downloads.

In this episode Amber and Shannon share candid, often-humorous stories about life after breast cancer surgery — from drain tubes, mastectomy shirts and wound care to the never-ending pill bottles, supplements, and the surprise of seromas and operations. They reflect on family history, the emotional toll and slow recovery, trade jokes about stool softeners and collagen wraps, and promise future episodes that explore more of their lives beyond cancer.

In episode three of Tamoxifen Sisters, Amber and Shannon discuss frustrating experiences with women’s healthcare, from difficult MRIs and biopsies to insurance denials and medical dismissiveness. They share how imaging changed surgical decisions, the impact of tamoxifen side effects on daily life, and inequities in treatment and empathy. Through candid conversation and dark humor, they explore how the healthcare system often overlooks patients’ human experiences and the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Join us as we talk about how we don't look like people perceive a cancer survivor to appear versus what it actually feels like to go through the journey. 

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