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@dxd2000 Wow! I have never heard of this gene testing to see how one metablolizes a...

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Discussion: Anyone in this clinical trial for low-dose Tamoxifen (LoTam)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 12:52pm

I have both LCIS and ALH. I had LCIS classic and also pleomorphic. I had surgery...

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Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 1:59pm

I understand! I’m 47 (diagnosed at 45, stage 2A, ER/PR+, HER2-, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and now...

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Discussion: Need to start hormone therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

@raebaby ask your doc but I believe the drop in estrogen with aromatase inhibitors is less...

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Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

My doctor at Mayo told me: 1. The ADH diagnosis increased my lifetime risk of breast...

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Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

I have and he suggested tamoxifen which I know is not as beneficial as an ai....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Hi Trixie, I know you are taking Exemestane, I meant when you said, "The only way...

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Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

Hi @mymedicalmystery, I was diagnosed with ALH in December 2022 after a biopsy and then confirmed...

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Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Hello….I took 20 mg Tamoxifen for 1 year, and recently asked Mayo oncology to lower as...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

@peggydobbs Thanks for your info! I'm 72, newly diagnosed, stage 1a ILC. Clean lumpectomy & 5...

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Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

I've been taking Tamoxifen for 3 months (I am pre-menopausal). I found that some of the...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

@jsparkle42 My concern is side effects, since I still need to work, and want to have...

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Discussion: What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 3:22pm

Hi I just finished two surgeries for dcis breast cancer slightly invasive and radiation and my...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

halperp @halperp I also have to go through same Lumpectomy then radiation and then Tamoxifen. I...

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Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I was on Arimidex for 10-12 months before my 2nd mini stroke. Arimidex and Tamoxifen both...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

I decidee not to take tamoxifen. I am praying it doesn’t recurr. I am 53 and...

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Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I have almost exact story. I completely agree with you… I was on tamoxifen 5 years...

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Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

@margiev2518 You are right in being vigilant on understanding your risk, and to take into consideration...

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Discussion: Atypical and Lobular Hyperplasia: What does micro papillary mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2025

@mimi09 each story is valuable to the rest of us. Do you mind sharing what your...

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Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 11:53am

Hi! Just curious, how long have you been on tamoxifen? And side effects ? I start...

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Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024