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My oncologist automatically prescribed Anastrazole, but I did research and found that with my family and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505368/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:33am

@jardinera25 Yes, I stayed on 20mg and am supposed to stay on it til Sept 2026....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469919/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Not sure if I saw this before. i was reading your history and thought it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255898/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

I am 65 in very good health and fit. My heart, blood pressure is excellent. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86934/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Unfortunately, I have developed gallstones, from Tamoxifen. I can't take any of the other HRTs, because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850207/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

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, 2025

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

I took Tamoxifen about 2 months, then I developed hot flashes, sweats day and night, swelling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882478/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

thank you. I started with the Tamoxifen because my onc wanted me to confer with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219930/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

I am 59, started Tamoxifen three weeks ago. I actually have stage four breast cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348553/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Yes I have feedback. The Tamoxifen for me has FAR less side effects than the aromatase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664954/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2021

There absolutely is a link to peripheral neuropathy being caused by A.I.s !!!! I started getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372817/

Discussion: Letrozole and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

@monical my appt yesterday with a new oncologist, the first thing he said is he doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87116/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

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

If you felt comfortable taking Tamoxifen would the drs have been ok w that vs the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891085/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

So I’m ER strong positive that’s why they told me to take the tamoxifen so do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777635/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I was on Tamoxifen for four and half years. I have factor five so I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613601/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2021

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