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Just curious who suggested a hysterectomy ? I have always wondered about that due to uterine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86765/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

https://hospitalpharmacyeurope.com/clinical-zones/oncology/aromatase-inhibitors-reduce-breast-cancer-recurrence-risk-more-than-tamoxifen/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942963/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

This comment alone will keep me taking my Tamoxifen. After my lumpectomy in Dec 2019, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749331/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

I lasted a month on Arimidex, I was miserable. Joint pain, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87130/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

Ok, I have another question about Tamoxifen. I've been on it for about 2 1/2 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637225/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2021

Hello, I have a question. Did u take anti-hormones (exp tamoxifen) following your bilateral mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639481/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Did you get mastectomy? Sorry didn’t Understand. Did you take tamoxifen after? I am 53.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884735/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Everyone is different. Some ppl get side effects shortly after starting the med and others tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643541/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2021

The propolis in VMagic is interesting. I hope more research is done on it because it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008328/

Discussion: Arimidex and side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 10:40am

@francine6829 They also use tamoxifen for post-menopausal as it does stop estrogen production, but the pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86935/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Ask for an ONCOTYPE before taking anti estrogen therapy ( tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. But you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165193/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30 9:55am

I was on Tamoxifen. It swelled up my feet and ankles, so I would assume your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145751/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22 5:33pm

Nanaloves I had Gr 1-2 invasive E+ & PR+ but no node involvement. I chose to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219773/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Just want to say that if tamoxifen doesn't work out, or you get a second opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776798/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

i get cortisone injections in my knees for arthritis which has worsened with the Tamoxifen. Gives...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87185/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

Just started Tamoxifen Interesting to know after what period of time I might experience any side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643527/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2021

I'm about to start Tamoxifen 20 mg. Bleeding? Menopause 20 years ago. Is bleeding going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101047/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 1:17pm

I had previously had blood clots so when I was put on Tamoxifen I was also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220028/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

Estrogen to me is important I went off the Tamoxifen and as studies show topicsl estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759836/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Sorry I was referring to Femara, not Tamoxifen. And I did not have chemo or reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651521/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

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