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lisman1408 - Have you had any other side effects from Tamoxifen other than the brain fog...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219848/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

So very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you. I had a lumpectomy 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302039/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 6:01pm

Hi Yes that's what my oncologist said. My invasive cancer was microscopic and minute he feels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045223/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Hi Any side effects from tamoxifen? I was told 5mg if I have to take it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013372/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Have you found anything that helps? Taking the tamoxifen before bed I think seems to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312335/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2020

I have been on Tamoxifen for almost two years and also had thickening of the uterine...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:43am

Sorry y’all, I didn’t mean to imply that tamoxifen had caused cataracts in my response. Only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008344/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

I had bad fatique. The joint pain made it hard to sit or get up ....

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Discussion: Curious to hear about side effects of Letrozole you experience

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

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, 2024

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 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

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

Any updates? I’m on Lupron after lumpectomy (minimal side effects, if any). Did Tamoxifen for a...

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Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Coleen , thank you for reply and for numerous suggestions, that should be a basic hygiene...

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Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

Hi Volkswagen ( nice name for cancer fighter ) Have you had any heart problem before?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719730/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hello I have been on Tamoxifen for a little over a year now Reduced the dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065541/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

I was prescribed Tamoxifen 20mg--my cancer is Es+Pr-HR2-. Perhaps the type of cancer makes a difference...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259293/

Discussion: Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:36am

@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

@christylv Yes I am on Tamoxifen but I recently had a total hysterectomy so I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128199/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

I have green tea daily but I am told not to have green tea by my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998623/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

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