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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

I am 65, diagnosed with ILC 6mm. For me Tamoxifen is they choice therapy too due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801275/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I see my Onc regularly every 3 weeks. No problems as far as that goes. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652646/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion: Anyone had this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2021

Lisman, are you having joint and bone pain with tamoxifen? I do not think that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86955/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

DCIS treated 21 years ago. Lumpectomy with 5 weeks radiation. Tamoxifen for 5 years. No issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163309/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

@timely so she was not on tamoxifen, right? How bad were her scores? My bone density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034036/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

I read that Tamoxifen causes bone loss in premenopausal women but slows down bone loss in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088000/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

@jennie23b you didn't have chemo and you are on tamoxifen. Are you sure you didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755893/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 7 years this November. It was decided that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317187/

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

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: Jul 26, 2020

Hi Trixie, I've posted several times about my bad experience with Anastrozole. I then went on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87498/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2019

Hi ! I am 10 months on Tamoxifen 5 mg ( 10 mg every other day)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258780/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 3:57pm

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

I didn’t know if not going for radiation is also an option. I have also been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939736/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I've been on Tamoxifen for over 2 years and have experienced insomnia, because it put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196659/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2018

Susan Love wrote about women who suffered "hormone driven depression" such as post partum depression or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025320/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

Hi @katielee I took tamoxifen after breast cancer and had a vaginal discharge as a side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241416/

Discussion: Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

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

@kspicer, thank you so much for your response. You have most of the symptoms I'm experiencing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613238/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2021

I had my appointment and the eye doc said it seems like the Tamoxifen is making...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004651/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

@mntwin, welcome. I can imagine that you're concerned about blood clot risk while undergoing treatment for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785879/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

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