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@crazydaisy I was on Anastrozole for 6 months it was terrible for me and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220007/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

I’m sorry to hear about your doctor. I am on my second medical oncologist for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311850/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2025

I have contralateral breast cancer. 13 years ago I had stage 1 estrogen/progesterone positive bc in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522733/

Discussion: Anybody had a contralateral breast cancer (cancer in other breast)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:26pm

@mistymar yes, I hear you. My take is slightly different because yes, in theory, having 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573827/

Discussion: oncotype RS of 27

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 12:08pm

A friend’s sister got very bad leg cramping after 5 years tamoxifen that she can’t even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859560/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

@windyshores I have same questions for @mugs24cancer Was the 2% recurrence chance predicted from Oncotype?Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813905/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Very curious about this too. I started tamoxifen a month ago and having a rough time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774058/

Discussion: Do side effects of Hormone therapy get better in time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

I took Tamoxifen for 9 months and the side effects were awful. I was supposed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720481/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

Good morning @erikas, no, I've had almost no issues with Tamoxifen until now. This particular problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595274/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

Bring this up to your oncologist. As women reach menopause and the body stops producing some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501356/

Discussion: Long term memory issues after chemo and taking tamoxifen

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 8 11:59pm

I think I might have posted my ongoing saga “with Tamoxifen in the wrong spot It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

I didnt know there was another option. Evista? I guess that isnt a endocrine therapy? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893410/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I was on anastrozole and tamoxifen and had increased heart rate and shortness breath. I never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718653/

Discussion: Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

@kuklanow I know, we all have such different experiences. I had the 5-day radiation treatment &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513780/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 3:48pm

@jmab I know stroke can be devastating and my family has a history of stroke on...

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Discussion: Debating AIs vs Tamoxifen with fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, EDS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 12:18pm

Hi That is good to know about tamoxifen as I have osteopenia and a fracture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987243/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

@rabab101 I am supposed to start taking Tamoxifen after I do radiation and I am dreading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955886/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

@memawjax. I can understand your not wanting any other treatments. What did you learn at your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753465/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

Hello @heidi47 , there was a discussion about this very topic on another page. Please feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Saucy, you can take Evista....prevents breast cancer and straightens bones....no side effects at all!!! Dr. can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

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