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I was diagnosed with LCIS when I was in my late 40’s. I took tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024177/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 8:27am

I was on tamoxifen about 4 months before I stated lupron and did not have n...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145104/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 1:33pm

I have a lot yet to learn about Breast Cancer. I've been on Tamoxifen for 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651493/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

@sue417 Yes the Tamoxifen has been pretty rough. I take 20mg per day. I’ve been super...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013409/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 9:13pm

If you cannot do any aromatase inhibitors, would you consider tamoxifen? Good to read that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812029/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Did you have a side effect from Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors? Looks like I will have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795133/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Can you tell me more about DIM? Did you experience any side effects with it? Are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181866/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2020

Doctors will probably suggest aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen HRT for 5-10 years. You can find information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252855/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Oh, anastrozole, letrozole, and tamoxifen were all terrible for me, but exemestane is great, thank God!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012989/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:54am

I am having anxiety and significant hair thinning from Tamoxifen, but a huge mood improvement over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694569/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

I'm not taking an AI. I have been on Tamoxifen for 6 months. I'm 41 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641285/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2021

@sandyjr, I had stage 1 invasive ductal cancer in 2017. Like you I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291274/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

Hi I am 65 years old just went through dcis breast cancer surgery and radiation my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050070/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 11:11am

Hi Wow, that is good news to hear that it's 25 years later and no reoccurrence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031256/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 5:42pm

how long did you take tamoxifen before developing hyperplasia? What were symtoms....was their bloating and or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677957/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

@jeaniebean Thank you for posting this response. My experience is similar to yours. Having tried 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220083/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

I suggest you try it and see. I could not take letrozole or exemestane. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171252/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 12:50pm

Hi everyone. I'm back! I've mentioned before that I've been taking Tamoxifen since December 2019. Currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317189/

Discussion: Cancer medications yes or no? Tamoxifen as prevention?

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

I came here seeking advice on Tamoxifen too. Onc is recommending Tamoxifen for 10 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867326/

Discussion: Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I'm so sorry for how hard that must be. I have just started taking Tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882160/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

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