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Starting tamoxifen a week after radiation for breast cancer dcis. how concerned should i be about developing blood clots. i'm active during the week, weekends not so much. should i get compression stockings?
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With reduced activity at age "67", compression stockings are justified as precautionary protection against blood clots in lower extremities.
Answered 2/7/2023
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