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I started out with Tamoxifen. It caused liver problems. It has been over a year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87201/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2019

Gosh I didn’t know that was an option. I did 5years of tamoxifen pills 2000 thru...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034022/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 11:08am

I had awful problems on Tamoxifen. Pounding pain in eyes & head, vision disputed, not right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134262/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 6:37am

@freebird67 I was 69 at diagnosis, lumpectomy, radiation for DCIS, 1 sister with DCIS, no BRCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042116/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 9:19am

@memawjax. I can understand your not wanting any other treatments. What did you learn at your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753465/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

Saucy, you can take Evista....prevents breast cancer and straightens bones....no side effects at all!!! Dr. can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Hello @heidi47 , there was a discussion about this very topic on another page. Please feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

@rabab101 I am supposed to start taking Tamoxifen after I do radiation and I am dreading...

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi That is good to know about tamoxifen as I have osteopenia and a fracture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987243/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Thank you Elizm! I have asked my oncologist to stop the anastrazole for now…at least until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677763/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

@francine6829 - Hi Francine, My doctor explained that Tamoxifen is the drug that has been around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86990/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

I also had stage 1 IDC, Oncotype zero, osteoporosis and high cholesterol, so I wasn’t interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061310/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 8:55am

I am 54 and have just been put on Tamoxifen. I also have a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066815/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12 6:46pm

I had a lumpectomy 6 months ago then one week only of radiation (new protocol, 3000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810783/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

halperp @halperp I also have to go through same Lumpectomy then radiation and then Tamoxifen. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939060/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I was on Arimidex for 10-12 months before my 2nd mini stroke. Arimidex and Tamoxifen both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647282/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

Hi I just finished two surgeries for dcis breast cancer slightly invasive and radiation and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043120/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 9:17am

I was first diagnosed in 2001. We caught it very early. Had chemo and radiation followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105891/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 9:02am

Hi @mymedicalmystery, I was diagnosed with ALH in December 2022 after a biopsy and then confirmed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044588/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 8:37am

I've been taking Tamoxifen for 3 months (I am pre-menopausal). I found that some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092181/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 5:54am

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