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I was diagnosed with dogs in August2022. I had a lumpectomy +radiation(4 weeks). After this took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816383/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Colleen, Can you find articles or studies on any of the following topics: --reoccurence percentages for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87102/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

I’ve been on Tamoxifen for 3 months, I get hot flashes and my hair is drying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196654/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

Sorry to hear that your cancer came back in just a year. Is it the 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980100/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I was dx with ADHand ALH in 2018 and had excisional biopsy (surgery) to remove the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797089/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Thanks for the response. Can I ask what dose of Tamoxifen you took? The side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746412/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

@gwinter - after further discussion with oncologist he agreed I’d probably not tolerate aromasin any better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219809/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2019

Hi I have dcis stage 0 er/pr + her2 -lumpectomy radiation my doctor recently put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079151/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 5:33pm

2022: 'Babytam' 1/4 dose as effective without adverse effects https://ascopost.com/videos/2022-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium/andrea-de-censi-on-noninvasive-breast-cancer-10-year-results-on-low-dose-tamoxifen/Andrea De Censi, MD, on Noninvasive Breast...

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Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

That was impressive. Personally for me just based on how the diagnosis has changed back and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257078/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

I went for my annual checkup this past Monday, April 22 My lab work showed BUN...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057384/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 11:17pm

Just switched to it two days ago from Tamoxifen. We'll see how it goes. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87012/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2019

My oncologist has tried me Tamoxifen, Femera and Arimidex. All have had severe side effects. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267133/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

Thank you for your quick reply. I also had a lumpectomy with no node involvement. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219771/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

The problem with tamoxifen is that I had endometrial cancer last year, so it wouldn't be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109468/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Elevated Liver Enzymes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 4:07pm

@kathysway, I changed the title of your discussion to be specific to your question. @sparklegram is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269956/

Discussion: Questions about Hormone Blockers: Side Effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2019

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163056/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 1:33pm

Some people here have mentioned that checking hormone ( estrogen) level after breast cancer surgery might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747876/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Hi I have heard horror story's about tamoxifen. I am highly sensitive to meds and already...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976653/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

I have been on it 3 years. I don't want to dissuade anyone from taking Tamoxifen,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835463/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed gallstones after taking Tamoxifen .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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