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Hi there. Sorry chemo was brutal (I was just talking to a friend who just finished)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854619/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

samy - VERY good questions. I am on my second AI (Aromosin) and starting the feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87084/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

I certainly have gone down rabbit holes. Have found ChatGPT very helpful. Log in with Apple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338188/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 1:28am

I met with my oncologist today and explained that I was experiencing bone pain and trigger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891846/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 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

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

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 stopped after 10 years and frankly never noticed a difference. I had taken tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892757/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Tamoxifen doesn't actually decrease estrogen. It blocks estrogen receptors. In fact over time apparently it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708597/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2022

Thank you for saying this about tamoxifen! I have a bottle in my drawer but like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205864/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 8:44am

Thank you and yes, I will. They approached me with consideration of possible using the tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123498/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@kods the Oncotype report shows how much benefit or lack thereof for chemo and also the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004862/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Will do! One of the 3 areas of my bone scan was borderline osteoporosis. Switched me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905659/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Since my mammoprint came back very low, my oncologist put me on tamoxifen. He said it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219845/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2019

I have been on Tamoxifen after trying the 3 AI’s with lots of side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643089/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Curious as to your dose and side effects. Tamoxifen recommended for me as I refuse AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334854/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and blood pressure medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 10:46am

Keep reading up on whatever they are suggesting for the IV drip. I'm very skeptical of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072507/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

These comments were very helpful. Starting tamoxifen soon and this makes me Realize I better take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885191/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi, I have been pursuing different options with my oncologist. I think its different for everyone's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219973/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I took Tamoxifen back in 2003, when I had DCIS. I took it for 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637494/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

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