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After one year of Anastrozole, I went on Tamoxifen. No side effects after 8 months.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801000/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I also want to know about letrozole. They have mentioned me taking tamoxifen and letrozole.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733895/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Can you tell me what the third one is ? Tamoxifen didn’t like me at all

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654905/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 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, 2024

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

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, 2024

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

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

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

To flygirl747: You say no AIs but yes to endocrine therapy. Does that mean you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274468/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 9:20pm

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

I had 5 radiation treatments with no side effects. I was advised to take 20 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331219/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 10:26am

Many women have no side effects or very mild. Also, after 3 months if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885831/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 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

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

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

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, 2024

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

I had atypical ductal hyperplasia so my doc put me on 10mg of Tamoxifen every other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055501/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

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