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I was thinking of entering a new trial with Tamoxifen. It is a study where half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246512/

Discussion: Treatment for LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 9:59am

With Tamoxifen, I would when exerting, like walking up a hill, but only after taking Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229695/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 10:50pm

I am on tamoxifen and have fibromyalga too. It has taken years to balance my fibromyalga...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205418/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 6 3:01pm

Back then I don't believe there were even other doses of Tamoxifen or my oncologist would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993159/

Discussion: Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Dear Kim, Thanks for your reply. I had DCIS 0.8cm, and had surgery last November. with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865278/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

They tried tamoxifen to shrink mine for 5 mths. It did not work. I had double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794894/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

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

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

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

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

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, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2024

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

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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