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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

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

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Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 8:11am

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

That’s wonderful news! So absolutely nothing to worry about:). Just curious, are you on any type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128087/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

How did your Tamoxifen therapy go? I’m having a hard time Didn’t have radiation I guess...

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Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

I was on arimidex, then Tamoxifen for 10 years after surgery, chemo and radiation with very...

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Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

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

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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

The Tamoxifen is proven for 30 years. The new one aren’t appropriate for all . Many...

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Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Are you taking tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884755/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I am successfully taking Toremifene a serm of tamoxifen and doing much better than I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342171/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 10:14am

Why Tamoxifen was recommended to you instead of AI. I also face the same situation. Don’t...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Forgot to mention that I am on Tamoxifen even tho I am way past menopause due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062129/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

The rare but serious side effects are stroke and blood clots or DVT from Tamoxifen. That...

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Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

@kblioce for those of us reading this, can you clarify whether you took tamoxifen or did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123765/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

cindylb - did the oncologist suggest tamoxifen? I was taking aromasin every other day, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87153/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2019

After nearly a year of trialing the aromatase inhibitors to no avail, I'm now on Tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664949/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2021

I agree it's disheartening to read all the side effects. And I'm most of them with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337906/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 2:48pm

Hello. Has anyone experienced shortness of breath and leg cramps on anastrozole or tamoxifen. I seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715554/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

I am experiencing extreme nausea and belching. I have been on tamoxifen for one and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219996/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2020

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