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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

Hi, could I ask the dose of tamoxifen you are taking? I have been on 5mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421733/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

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

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

On 20 mg Tamoxifen, the first few weeks I had warm flashes and more moody. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391286/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196664/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

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, 2024

@llthomson sorry, do you mean ILC? I had a lumpectomy for my 7mm ILC tumor plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541969/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 11:34am

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

I am successfully taking Toremifene a serm of tamoxifen and doing much better than I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342171/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

That's great. I hope my doctor will keep me on Tamoxifen for another 5 years. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864096/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

Does anyone have suggestions for nausea while on tamoxifen? Best time of day to take it?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614384/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Here it is! https://www.ascopost.com/issues/january-25-2019/low-dose-tamoxifen-in-women-with-preinvasive-breast-lesions/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87292/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

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

I have osteoporosis and was improving with Vit D, weight bearing/walking. After 9 months on Anastrozole,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1577070/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 11:14pm

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

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