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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

Almost 4 months now. No issues at all, quite the opposite of arimidex, for me. Major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87295/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

I took Tamoxifen for 9 months and the side effects were awful. I was supposed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720481/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

@windyshores I have same questions for @mugs24cancer Was the 2% recurrence chance predicted from Oncotype?Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813905/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Very curious about this too. I started tamoxifen a month ago and having a rough time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774058/

Discussion: Do side effects of Hormone therapy get better in time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Good morning @erikas, no, I've had almost no issues with Tamoxifen until now. This particular problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595274/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

A friend’s sister got very bad leg cramping after 5 years tamoxifen that she can’t even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859560/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

@crazydaisy I was on Anastrozole for 6 months it was terrible for me and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220007/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

I had very mild hot flashes with Tamoxifen but it was making my periods space out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876372/

Discussion: Tamoxifen or AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hi From what I just went through on 6 days of tamoxifen I know I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057033/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 10:15am

I have almost exact story. I completely agree with you… I was on tamoxifen 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727730/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I decidee not to take tamoxifen. I am praying it doesn’t recurr. I am 53 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895161/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I will check these out. Thank you. I have been having severe joint pain (pain scale...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653079/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2021

Hi I also have fibromyalgia plus a heart condition and I had a Tia 5 yrs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042465/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 8:14pm

I also have straight fine hair and would love to have some curls in it😄😄. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123755/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 4:29pm

Hello, I'm new here but was hoping someone could help me. I am 11 years out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48017/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

@crazydaisy I'm with you. I started anastrozole and took it for 6 months. The bone pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219957/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

Good morning aej1954, I'm about to turn 78 years old. I'm on my 5th year of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748606/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

I have been on Tamoxifen since November of 2013 and will finish my 10 years this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799180/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Tamoxifen makes me retain water. I’ve gained maybe 5-10lbs., which is annoying when I work out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838673/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

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