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I was diagnosed with LCIS via a stereotactic biopsy in right breast. Surgical biopsy confirmed it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802095/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Hi! Did you oncologist ever talk to you about lowering the dose of the AI? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122136/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 9:14am

I had lobular also...stage 1. I went for bilateral mastectomy myself and 5 yrs of tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754771/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

Beckyf, I had a lumpectomy and same thing my nipple inverted. I didn't take the Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948258/

Discussion: Breast pain years after lumpectomy, nipple inverting.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

No, I never had anything like this on tamoxifen, with metastatic cancer it is usually the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652442/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion: Anyone had this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

@abartels, what were your negative side effects to Tamoxifen? I've been on it for 5 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725893/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

AI’s are more effective in post menopausal women. I’m on the border so starting with Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654631/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2021

I took tamoxifen for 5 years. I gained 42 pounds. Needless to say, I wasn't happy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066630/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12 12:02pm

I read that same article. 1 in 3 on Tamoxifen and 1 in 4 on AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112435/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26 6:48pm

Geronimo- except same for me regarding side effects. I went off after a month. Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254137/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I am asking alot of questions of everyone I see here. What was your treatment after....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885184/

Discussion: Has anyone had an ultrasound guided needle biopsy for diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Did u have option of AI or Tamoxifen? I was told to decide between these 2.....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872215/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I began AI's with Arimidex and after a year and a half had to go off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288337/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

@kristiengelman0912 I had mixed ductal and lobular, ER+ PR+ HER2-, grade 2 or 3 with LVI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774196/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

I am 81 had bilateral lumpectomy over 3 months. Because I have heart arrhythmia, after discussing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653077/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2021

Other than to know that someone else is going through the same struggle with Tamoxifen, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024523/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 5:29pm

Just checking in to see if you know what your course of treatment will be. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096913/

Discussion: Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 12:33pm

@wellgirl The eye doc said the Tamoxifen was making my eyes super dry and told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132530/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 8:20pm

There are definitely some changes. Depending on how far past menopause, and what level of estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054217/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 10:21am

There are alternatives to tamoxifen. Ask your doctor about these other medications. You have a choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816627/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

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