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I have LCIS and ADH. I am not taking Tamoxifen. I have Lupus and the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038489/

Discussion: Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 4:51pm

The other drug they offered was arimidex. I had cancer in both breasts. Two different types...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720482/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

I’m 63 ,dcis zero stage. Took anastrazole after radiation and couldn’t tolerate side effects. ! After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703073/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

OMG!! this is ME! Going through d same exact thing… don't know which way to go.…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961484/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Type in Barbara O'Neil and what you want to know. I'm 65, post men. Score 19,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149793/

Discussion: Anyone else pre-menopausal with PALB2 mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 12:26pm

Good luck with the Exemestane, Patty. I had extreme problems with Anastrozole I stayed on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219929/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

Kathy, I don't think I gave Exemestane a fair trial. i was on it for only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291281/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

My Oncologist had me go off of it for a week before and a week after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102521/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 6:42pm

Sorry I just saw this… stage 1, no nodes, grade 3 with lvi… high ki67. Lumpectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728983/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

In 2013 I had bil Mx based in large part on decisions I made after MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771888/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

After four days on anastrazole mayo told me to stop as the side effects were horrendous....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209432/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

I had a double mastectomy in October and they did not find node involvement so no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885240/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi I only lasted 6 days on tamoxifen. I discussed with my oncologist and he agreed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065591/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10 3:36pm

Hi my doctor has prescribed Tamoxifen for me following double mastectomy. I am wondering if anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065322/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10 9:19am

For what it's worth, the onco I saw today warns against raloxofine, being neither great at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688363/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

I actually went on weight watchers and lost what I needed to lose and have maintained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609200/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

@katrina123, I'm sorry to hear you're having such discomfort from Anastrozole. I did too...not nausea or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87554/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

I have ER+ breast cancer and am 15 months post mastectomy, 6 node removal (3 positive)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753712/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

It might be that the OncotypeDX wasn't appropriate as there are parameters and conditions for its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756811/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Also, I was never able to take the AI type drugs or Tamoxifen due to side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248670/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

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