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I can't take tamoxifen as I have arrythmias and tamoxifen side effect is blood clots. Am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875466/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I get the 10 mg Tamoxifen and cut it in half, so I take 5 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1580127/

Discussion: Anyone switch from Aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

sadfeet - you switched from Tamoxifen to another pill? Which one? and why did you switch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87016/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

Tamoxifen is actually very good. I’m post menopause too and being treated by a very famous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987241/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Chris , it is too early to talk about side effects of Tamoxifen, even oncologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665203/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

I was on Tamoxifen for 8 years and did not experience negative side effects. However 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075675/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

In Europe, France and England, I have friends treated with 5mg of Tamoxifen. They have good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256384/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

@jmab I saw this article on this website and thought of you. FYI: https://www.droracle.ai/articles/79964/what-are-the-options-for-low-dose-tamoxifen-tamoxifen-citrate

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474886/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 8:15am

@jardinera25 My oncologist agreed to prescribe a half-dose (10 mg) of Tamoxifen for me (I'm 72)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1569808/

Discussion: Anyone in this clinical trial for low-dose Tamoxifen (LoTam)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 11:30am

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

@jmab yes I chose it because of what the surgeon said. She said with a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565688/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 2:58pm

@momandrph048 My oncologist said that turmeric is fine with aromatase inhibitors, but not with tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557778/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 1:52pm

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

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, 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

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 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

@melo777 I took Tamoxifen for 5 years straight. IT IS MISERABLE. I can’t prove anything, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522366/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 10:42am

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

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