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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, 2024

This is a long shot, but have you tried changing the Tamoxifen brand? The pharmacy changed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993891/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

@nbrooks, oh that is also a very important factor to consider - other conditions - in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973912/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Exactly my journey as well even the 25% chance of recurrence if I don’t take estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648406/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

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, 2024

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

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

@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

Im in the same boat. I have decided not to take estrogen blockers due to almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:06am

Thanks, Colleen. I feel we lobsters are a little bit of a unique group and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735701/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788693/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I have mastectomy but still on AI now 3 years, as it's the estrogen that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338760/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 5:58pm

@lisajoann so you had 9 years of hormonal therapy. That's great! I think doing both tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727771/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I use a pill cutter. I work in a pharmacy. Tamoxifen is not an extended release...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259204/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:24am

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

Hi @ruffianfan55 12 years ago, at 54, I had stage 1 BC 7 mm. ER/PR+ HER2-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339923/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:12pm

I only have been on tamoxifen for 7 months. Barely noticed side effects other than occasional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987333/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hi. I am also on Tamoxifen and have shortness of breath and leg cramps. I increased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715750/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2022

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