Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

2,026 total results

Comments (1,892)

Hi Wondering if anyone on tamoxifen has had issues with weight gain. Or other side effects

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989735/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 12:03pm

I’m 69, also diagnosed with DCIS grade 2, stage 0 in 2022. I had a lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000900/

Discussion: DCIS and Sjogrens

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:07pm

Hi So toremifine is a different medication and it's not carcinogenic like tamoxifen how many milligrams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058978/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 4:03pm

Tamoxifen doesn't actually decrease estrogen. It blocks estrogen receptors. In fact over time apparently it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708598/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2022

Good morning my dear. The oncologist didn't mentioned it. No chemotherapy and radiation for me. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802211/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

Thank you for your reply, Sequoia. I'm interested to know I'm not alone in my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637499/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

No AI since my osteoporosis situation. I’ve been on Tamoxifen for three months now and feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910164/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

What are the side effects of tamoxifen? Were there ever times that you needed to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923464/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

Sorry for the typo. I meant I started the olive oil about a month after going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038232/

Discussion: Vaginal Dryness Solutions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 9:49am

Just so you know... Evista doesn't have the serious side effects and risks of Tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658238/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

It looks like it will be tamoxifen for 5 years. I’ll know more after I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896854/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Tamoxifen isn't a problem for bones. Aromatase inhibitors can be, though Reclast (zoledronic acid) helps with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988715/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment with osteopenia: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hi, I'm in the same position. I'm worried at the idea of 10yrs on Tamoxifen. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070034/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 18 8:00am

My doctor at Mayo told me: 1. The ADH diagnosis increased my lifetime risk of breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166858/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 4:45pm

Would like to know of any supplements or recommendations to help with memory problems since starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619992/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Hi @pixiepeace, I like your username. Are you currently taking tamoxifen? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023204/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 3:41pm

Wow! This study is really interesting. Summation: Interpretation Aromatase inhibitors reduce recurrence rates by about 30%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87111/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

One additional question - has anyone had shortness breath and palpitations on either anastrozole or tamoxifen?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717438/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2022

That's great. I hope my doctor will keep me on Tamoxifen for another 5 years. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864096/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

Does anyone have suggestions for nausea while on tamoxifen? Best time of day to take it?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614384/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

7251

2 minutes ago

Neuropathy

12997

12 minutes ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

3715

31 minutes ago

Cancer

6956

2 hours ago

Women's Health

8231

2 hours ago