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It took a year for all the foot and hand pain to go away. But I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544871/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 11:09am

Gosh I didn’t know that was an option. I did 5years of tamoxifen pills 2000 thru...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034022/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

The feedback has been helpful. Agreed, covid would be worst. Plus being on 10 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478447/

Discussion: Traveling Abroad on Tamoxifen with side effects

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 9 7:14pm

I started out with Tamoxifen. It caused liver problems. It has been over a year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87201/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2019

@richandjanice I was diagnosed at 72 with stage 1 ILC & I had weak bones already....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542667/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 11:49am

My take on the AI side effects situation is that one should **first** find out one's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474369/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 1:05pm

I had a lumpectomy in 2000; tumor was small and hormone-positive. Because I was only 45,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647766/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

@freebird67 I was 69 at diagnosis, lumpectomy, radiation for DCIS, 1 sister with DCIS, no BRCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042116/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Tamoxifen does help with sexual feelings, but not vaginal problems. Dr. Kristi Funk says Organic soy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845144/

Discussion: Vagifem use and what helps vaginal dryness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

coley, I also had the same as you, I had the radiation but I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807464/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Thank you Colleen, I cannot take tamoxifen so my interest is only with the Leuprolide and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753340/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

@megunique Your diagnosis (stage 1A, IDC) is the same as mine; and I'm 68. You also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1568253/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6 1:49pm

I developed glaucoma (not sure if secondary to chemo, Tamoxifen, or AI) but it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906788/

Discussion: Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I really want to know why that was not offered to me. It was lupron or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145308/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Hi I had lumpectomy Dec 15/23 and sentinol node surgery feb 20/24 Saw my oncologist today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045393/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I had a lumpectomy and radiation( followed by reconstruction) was on tamoxifen for 4 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261453/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2019

I had stage 1, lumpectomy & 5-day radiation. Pretty easy. I'm 72. I take half-dose (10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507107/

Discussion: What treatment decisions did you make with stage 1, Oncotype 34?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 9:32am

christylv , Thank you for your input . I have long time to go with Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259303/

Discussion: Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

I am 54 and have just been put on Tamoxifen. I also have a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066815/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

I also had stage 1 IDC, Oncotype zero, osteoporosis and high cholesterol, so I wasn’t interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061310/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

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