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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, 2024

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

@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 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 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

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

@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

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

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

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, 2024

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, 2024

I understand! I’m 47 (diagnosed at 45, stage 2A, ER/PR+, HER2-, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978407/

Discussion: Need to start hormone therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

If you have issues with other AI’s, ask about Tamoxifen instead. It is not offered to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155953/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

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

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

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

No one in my family had cancer until they were in their 70s. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257099/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

@raebaby ask your doc but I believe the drop in estrogen with aromatase inhibitors is less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872619/

Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

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