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Hi! What were your tamoxifen side effects? Also how old are you? I am 46. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067832/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14 12:34pm

After my lumpectomy I didn’t want do either chemo or radiation, taking into consideration AFIB (arrhythmia)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696340/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2022

Unfortunately, I have developed gallstones, from Tamoxifen. I can't take any of the other HRTs, because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850207/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I switched from 20 mg Tamoxifen to 5 mg due to severe leg cramps. I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166859/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 4:50pm

I had a lumpectomy and radiation( followed by reconstruction) was on tamoxifen for 4 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261453/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2019

Hi I had lumpectomy Dec 15/23 and sentinol node surgery feb 20/24 Saw my oncologist today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045393/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 2:23pm

coley, I also had the same as you, I had the radiation but I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807464/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Thank you Colleen, I cannot take tamoxifen so my interest is only with the Leuprolide and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753340/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

Tamoxifen does help with sexual feelings, but not vaginal problems. Dr. Kristi Funk says Organic soy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845144/

Discussion: Vagifem use and what helps vaginal dryness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I had a lumpectomy in 2000; tumor was small and hormone-positive. Because I was only 45,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647766/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Hi Rosie, I moved your message to the Breast Cancer group because I think you'll get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196652/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

I had some mild hot flashes and that was it. I think probably within a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884875/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

For what it's worth, i looked at my OncotypeDX report and the risk isn't half of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693441/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I have not chosen to take AI or tamoxifen because I couldn’t tolerate the tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823028/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

Hi Sue, I moved your question about weight gain to this existing discussion so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995073/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 2:48pm

@christylv I’m not sure it was because of the tamoxifen or not but due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129137/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 7:20am

Good question as I've read conflicting info too. I was on tamoxifen until they discovered I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82123/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2017

@fronterae I took tamoxifen and my side effects were limited to hot flashes and menopause. Many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838230/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

My oncologist looked into getting the test for me (I've been on Tamoxifen for 5 years)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663243/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2021

I am taking Tamoxifen for a month and do not have hot flushes. But fatigues and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652278/

Discussion: Looking for remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

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