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I’m the same condition. Triple Positive. Mastectomy and chemo (one drug chemo) and now on tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874057/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Maybe, but there are plenty of women of all ages who can’t tolerate the inflammatory action...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055414/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 2:26pm

That is true, the doctor ask me if I had blood clot issues, I said no,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801766/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@sparklegram I was offered Tamoxifen, but because of a family history of stroke/clots, I declined. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220133/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

It will be interesting to see what comes of newer more extensive research on probiotics. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004744/

Discussion: Arimidex and side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 11:53am

@vivi1 thank you for your reply. I'm having all kinds of different reactions to Tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726243/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2022

I took tamoxifen for 5 years early 2000 to 2005. Back on it in 2018, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808321/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Diagnosed with Atypical hyperplasia (both tubular and ductal) on right breast. Anyone here dealing with this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664854/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2021

I am same diagnosis. March 2023. I am perimenopausal amd startimf tamoxifen soon. So scared!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884759/

Discussion: 100% ER+ 100% PR+ HERS2- How common is the 100% diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi So you had the option of no radiation? I was told radiation and then tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976757/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Got a second opinion and that was no chemo. Tamoxifen and perhaps an LHRH. May I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833692/

Discussion: Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

It is, but for those post menopausal women that can’t tolerate AI’s FICA can prescribe Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055964/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 1:10pm

I developed blood clots in my lungs from my reconstruction surgery so absolutely no tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801789/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Hi Wow that was young. I tried tamoxifen for 6 days and that was enough for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094092/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 3:46pm

I had been on Tamoxifen for two years but started having pains after three months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816418/

Discussion: Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

@lisman1408, your experience is almost exactly like mine. I have been on various AIs and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626760/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2021

I finished radiation 4/30 and started Tamoxifen 5/10. Since having to stop birth control and go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602756/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2021

According to this study, Tamoxifen is associated with a slightly increased risk of uterine cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969915/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I took baby aspirin with tamoxifen, so I wouldn’t be sure. Have you asked your doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669177/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2022

Has anyone had leg cramps at night as a side effect of Tamoxifen? I'm trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317185/

Discussion: Cancer medications yes or no? Tamoxifen as prevention?

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2020

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