CHEMOTHERAPY'S PAINFUL SIDE EFFECTS Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed pill for women in remission, according to BreastCancer.org.
The biggest benefits of the medication are reducing the risk of breast cancer of returning by 50 percent and reducing the risk of new cancer developing.
However, its side effects are notoriously taxing on patients - leading to what's known as 'chemo brain', a colloquial term for the mental fogginess and memory loss it triggers.
Other side effects often associated with Tamoxifen and similar pills are abnormal vaginal bleeding, discharge pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty speaking or understanding, vision problems, increased tumor or bone pain, hot flashes and depression.
Anxiety is another prominent side effect of the pills and even without the medication, women in remission often struggle with the mental health concern.
A study found that anxiety in breast cancer patients is usually sparked by a fear of death as a result of their symptoms.