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Just started Tamoxifen 10 mg vs. prescribed20 How long does it take to feel any side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643521/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2021

Hi @dick61 and @deebee41, here are some research papers specifically about men and tamoxifen: - Management...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098756/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 5:08pm

I had the bone and joint pain from the AI's and when I failed to tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694571/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

I'm a big fan of meta-analyses versus single trials. Along those lines, I found the following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87048/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

I started Tamoxifen during radiation w/ encouragement from my medical onc while the radiologist advised against...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910618/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I took an AI for two years, but because of extreme bone loss, my oncologist switched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074100/

Discussion: Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 10:40pm

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with LCIS. I am considering taking Tamoxifen but is terrified...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745858/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

@francine6829, you may be interested in these 2 discussions about Tamoxifen: - What problems have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219850/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

Welcome Creeder. I'm glad you got a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. What led you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599558/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2021

I was on anastazole for 3 years, then Tamoxifen for 7 years. I didnt have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740304/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Generally, we are told that Tamoxifen does not suppress estrogen. It affects estrogen receptors, not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788302/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Tamoxifen Hello everyone, Ok, here is a rather delicate question: Has anyone who has been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595172/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2021

I have mild osteopenia as well. That was why the oncologist opted for tamoxifen over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977433/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

How is Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804585/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

cindylb - did the oncologist suggest tamoxifen? I was taking aromasin every other day, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87153/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2019

@kblioce for those of us reading this, can you clarify whether you took tamoxifen or did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123765/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 4:42pm

Does anyone know why the AIs are more likely to cause osteoporosis than Tamoxifen? Does weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999486/

Discussion: ER positive breast ca preventative hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 10:20am

How did your Tamoxifen therapy go? I’m having a hard time Didn’t have radiation I guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951110/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

That’s wonderful news! So absolutely nothing to worry about:). Just curious, are you on any type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128087/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 11:22am

I was on arimidex, then Tamoxifen for 10 years after surgery, chemo and radiation with very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806406/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

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