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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

Interesting! I didn't think tamoxifen was given to post menapausal woem but after your post i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391255/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

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

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, 2024

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

My doctor switched me to Exemastane plus zoladex injections after being on Tamoxifen since I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049635/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

@auksst, a few members like @bluebird70 and @dick61 have mentioned experiencing headaches possibly related to tamoxifen,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847008/

Discussion: Migraine help while on tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

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

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 was on Tamoxifen for 8 years following surgery, chemo and radiation. 6 months after stopping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821994/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

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

Tamoxifen may not be recommended for postmenopausal women for various health reasons including risks for: -Uterine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390872/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I had the same cancer, stage 1, lumpectomy. I am going to have 2 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254179/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 4:45pm

I found this paper from Harvard medical school. There is a table at the bottom of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336709/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and blood pressure medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 8:52pm

I declined AI’s because I have osteoporosis, and asked my oncologist about Tamoxifen instead. Tamoxifen is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353763/

Discussion: Bone density worsening on AI & post chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 9:09am

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

@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

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

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