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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

Hi, I am new to this page. I have been on 20 mg tamoxifen for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223207/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:45pm

I was 51 and took Tamoxifen for 5 years. I did get BC again 25 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293411/

Discussion: Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 10:34am

Well Tamoxifen was the original SERM developed to coat the estrogen receptors so that no cells/cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665292/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

Thank you for responding! I'm so glad to hear you're doing well with the Tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341426/

Discussion: Hysterectomy/Oophorectomy and A1 Blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 8:57am

Thank you for your input I’m newly diagnosed rt small mass HER-2 Neg estrogen progesterone 100%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347698/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

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 Vickee, I was 70 at my diagnosis in 2022 of stage 1 ILC in one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170107/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I have LCIS and ADH. Was recommended low dose of tamoxifen - I have not started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961899/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I m stage 4 breast cancer. After 4.5 years in herceptin and tamoxifen, recent CT scan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886603/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I was but now I’m off tamoxifen until January when she wants to try another horrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655322/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

It’s a genetic tests which determines if it’s beneficial to take an armoratse prohibitory like tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209401/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2019

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

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

I think I’ll end up stopping too. Between carcinogenic Tamoxifen & taking AI despite osteoporosis &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910621/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I have had lumpectomy, surgery and radiation. My type of cancer is an aggressive type and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023921/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

I saw my oncologist and told him about my fingers locking up on my left hand....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898609/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I was diagnosed withLCIS and I chose the double mastectomy route. I wasn’t too thrilled about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811588/

Discussion: New LCIS: Anyone taking raloxifene?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Just a thought. My son’s mother in law had a lumpectomy before I had my BC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749368/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

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