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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

@triciaot thanks for your reply. I have 2-3 uterine fibroids. Want to find out if Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968407/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

@francine6829 The thing I didn't like about tamoxifen is that it presents an increased risk for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86847/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

I was diagnosed with LCIS when I was in my late 40’s. I took tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024177/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I had the same situation and endometrial cancer does run in my family so my OBGYN...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693739/

Discussion: Switching from aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen due to toxicity

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

@francine6829 Hi Francine - I'm hoping I do ok on the exemestane..I get 3 weeks off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87343/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2019

On Tamoxifen for 3 months So many SE’s Stopped now for 3 months Finally feeling a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945681/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Hi @mms411 and welcome to Connect. Such a good question about the safety of taking tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204194/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and pregnancy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2018

Hi, I didn’t tolerate Tamoxifen I started to get ovarian cysts on top of the fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223232/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 2:22pm

I’m sorry to hear about your doctor. I am on my second medical oncologist for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311850/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 11:00am

I am in year 4 of tamoxifen with 6 more years to go. I can’t take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333071/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and blood pressure medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 10:24pm

I feel my body will reject tamoxifen and twice a year infusion of zometa. I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131462/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

I hear what you’re saying !!! I had to stop tamoxifen after 9 mos. Oct 13...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658405/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

@francine6829 - I've read online about the comparative side effects of Arimidex, Letrozole and Tamoxifen, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87033/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

I have no doubt that you were having side effects from Tamoxifen. I just pray that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655216/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Don’t know Now has given me a referral to radiology After I had stopped Tamoxifen I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954997/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Yes, Tamoxifen comes with its own set of side effects that are not that great. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252518/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 11:26am

I am certainly no doctor, but it could be a difference between pre and post menopausal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642954/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Ok so after I wrote that, found out at Mayo my risk of breast cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257098/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I take Tamoxifen. My oncologist said I could take off 2 weeks while I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87197/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2019

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