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I was on anastazole for 3 years, then Tamoxifen for 7 years. I didnt have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740304/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

I took an AI for two years, but because of extreme bone loss, my oncologist switched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074100/

Discussion: Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

I started Tamoxifen during radiation w/ encouragement from my medical onc while the radiologist advised against...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910618/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I'm a big fan of meta-analyses versus single trials. Along those lines, I found the following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87048/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with LCIS. I am considering taking Tamoxifen but is terrified...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745858/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

@angele2times Finished chemo in 2023, now taking Tamoxifen. It has its side effects but manageable.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546667/

Discussion: My TC journey: Taxotere (docetaxel) & Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 4:46pm

Tamoxifen Hello everyone, Ok, here is a rather delicate question: Has anyone who has been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595172/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2021

@malebreastcancer47 I am glad you are doing well, outside of drowsiness with tamoxifen. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456436/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

How is Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804585/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

@francine6829, you may be interested in these 2 discussions about Tamoxifen: - What problems have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219850/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

I had the same cancer, stage 1, lumpectomy. I am going to have 2 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254179/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

Does anyone know why the AIs are more likely to cause osteoporosis than Tamoxifen? Does weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999486/

Discussion: ER positive breast ca preventative hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

I didn’t really take anything prior to using Tamoxifen - I pretty much started everything together....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235748/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

Thank you and your experience sounds pretty much like mine(shots, surgery, OT). I did find oral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573771/

Discussion: How long for Exemestane to be out of my system?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 11:02am

Welcome Creeder. I'm glad you got a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. What led you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599558/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2021

Generally, we are told that Tamoxifen does not suppress estrogen. It affects estrogen receptors, not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788302/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I am pre menopausal- 43. Curious, why did you chose AI vs Tamoxifen especially if your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872454/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced severe leg cramps at night? I've been taking it for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220132/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

@celestebradham my tumor was 7 mm ILC & I did get an onco score, which showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1570760/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 4:03pm

I have mild osteopenia as well. That was why the oncologist opted for tamoxifen over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977433/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

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