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

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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...

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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 was told that aromatase inhibitors were slightly more effective. But tamoxifen does not cause the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191856/

Discussion: Anyone know if tamoxifen is more harmful than aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

@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, 2024

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

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

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, 2024

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

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

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

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

Tamoxifen is another option, and there are other AI’s that may not affect liver function. Keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109464/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Elevated Liver Enzymes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

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