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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

Hi there. Sorry chemo was brutal (I was just talking to a friend who just finished)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854619/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

samy - VERY good questions. I am on my second AI (Aromosin) and starting the feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87084/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

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

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

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

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

I am taking Tamoxifen, did either of you take this drug or similar while flying? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477637/

Discussion: Traveling Abroad on Tamoxifen with side effects

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 8 4:47pm

I started taking Tamoxifen in 2018 (ER+ positive, stage 2. Lumpectomy, Chemo and radiation, post menopausal)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419867/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

@elsajohnson @ckf1317 @icya2282, I’d like to invite you to view these discussions in the Breast Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211220/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

Keep reading up on whatever they are suggesting for the IV drip. I'm very skeptical of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072507/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

These comments were very helpful. Starting tamoxifen soon and this makes me Realize I better take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885191/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi there. Just wondering how you are doing? Did you take Prolia? I was thinking of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1576293/

Discussion: Breast cancer patient also with osteoporosis: AI, Prolia and Reclast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 4:28am

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

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, 2025

I took Tamoxifen back in 2003, when I had DCIS. I took it for 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637494/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

I was 47 when I diagnosed with stage 1 BC. I don’t remember all the details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1571905/

Discussion: oncotype RS of 27

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 7:51am

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