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The 5mg tamoxifen is said to be very tolerable with the same efficacy as the original...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007257/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

I had mastectomy of the affected breast. I was HR negative, so no Tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884815/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Me too! I have been on Tamoxifen for a month and I worry about that too!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842186/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

What were your side effects on tamoxifen ? Were they different than the other two?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86888/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

How is she doing on the Tamoxifen? Any side effects? I’m supposed to start soon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707149/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

Thanks for clarifying tamoxifen is usually not recommended for post menopause. It has a different used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220080/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Hello all! I’m 63 was diagnosed in august 21. Dcis stage zero grade2 and no lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710835/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2022

Hi. I was very afraid to try tamoxifen also, after reading about all of the possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976666/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hi, please never apologize for how you feel. I was diagnosed with ADH 5 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747656/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

Been on Tamoxifen since Nov 2013. Similar history except I had sentinel node positive. Had axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333507/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

What treatment after that did you receive? Radiation? Tamoxifen? Thanks for any help.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885182/

Discussion: Has anyone had an ultrasound guided needle biopsy for diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I didn't gain weight. My attitude was I would rather have pain or even disability (bones)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655132/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I also have Factor V. I was on Tamoxifen for four and a half years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788189/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Also, I forgot to mention that my mom died of breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759095/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

I took Tamoxifen and had really no side effects for 3 months but broke my leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685115/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2022

Oh ok I see. I am sorry you had to go through that. Yes, mine definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128984/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Thank you for asking the question. I just finished radiation treatment. I have an appointment to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099980/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

I am a 71 year old woman with ADH who has been taking a weekly total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046532/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

Hi @mayo101, I moved your question about taking tamoxifen after preventative double mastectomy for LCIS to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803724/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Oncotype 16 no chemotherapy and radiation recommended. Tamoxifen was recommended and haven't decided to take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846239/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

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