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Just started Anastrozole 1 week ago. Have some back pain but tolerable. Hot flashes same as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990527/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I know everyone reacts to meds differently, but would like to take a poll please. From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915339/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Agree! I’m still in radiation but really do not want to take either. My onc says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911289/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Me adding that I got my oncotype Dx yesterday and at 64 years old with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830617/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Not sure where to post this but why can’t you take a lower dose tamoxifen? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885193/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

The OncotypeDX yields two numbers: a Recurrence Score and, the relevant number, a 'risk of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748466/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

If your cancer cells feed on estrogen like mine 98%, you would want to try AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349138/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I do not have cancer. I had a lumpectomy a year and a half ago for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855537/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 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

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, 2024

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

I have and he suggested tamoxifen which I know is not as beneficial as an ai....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639602/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Hi Trixie, I know you are taking Exemestane, I meant when you said, "The only way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280484/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

My doctor at Mayo told me: 1. The ADH diagnosis increased my lifetime risk of breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166858/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

@mchler73 My understanding is that an AI shows what is labeled “significant” better outcomes than Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341463/

Discussion: Hysterectomy/Oophorectomy and A1 Blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 9:33am

Hello Judith, I am 65 I myself had a small tumor and 5 days of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285854/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 7:47am

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, 2024

@wellgirl The eye doc said the Tamoxifen was making my eyes super dry and told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132530/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hi! Just curious, how long have you been on tamoxifen? And side effects ? I start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064432/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 14 months and have not gained weight. But I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989842/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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