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Hi @creeder! I was 38( now 66) when I went on tamoxifen for 5 years. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674584/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

i was put on Tamoxifen in 2011 after having a lump remove from my breast, classified...

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Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

I have read studies that say that 10mg of Tamoxifen is as effective as 20mg, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310014/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22 6:51am

The oncologist initially discussed both tamoxifen and AIs with me. He was okay with my choice...

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Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Did anyone else in this discussion besides @rpierro decline Tamoxifen treatment after having a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196716/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

Hi @annah84, how are you doing on tamoxifen? Did your team discuss fertility with you before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232597/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 8:32pm

Hi, How are you doing now? Dg? How long with no recurrance? I don’t take tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097179/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I will probably be starting on tamoxifen very soon. I do to See my new oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045369/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Also … I’m taking tamoxifen as I didn’t tolerate AI’s. Initial diagnosis at 64 and no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100430/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Thanks, I know tamoxifen isn’t quite as good but better than nothing, wishing you the best.

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Discussion: Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

May I ask how many mg if tamoxifen you take? Do they consider dropping the dose?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995181/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

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

I had dcis stage zero. Radiation for 4-5 weeks. Tried anastrozole and tamoxifen and had very...

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Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

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

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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

Tamoxifen can cause a second more debilitating cancer,beware! So many horrible options are making us into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343917/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I didn't think Tamoxifen caused bone loss, now I'll have to go back and check. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347319/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

Hi 7318: I do find it unusual that your doctor put you on tamoxifen as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949235/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 10 years now. Never had any side effects. Guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861665/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

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