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I’ve been on tamoxifen for 14 months and have not gained weight. But I have been...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I think you will be fine. As I said I don't know that I take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799581/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

@wellgirl The eye doc said the Tamoxifen was making my eyes super dry and told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132530/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@jardinera25 I take super beets for high blood pressure. They work well. As for taking Tamoxifen,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522028/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 7:39pm

I had 5 radiation treatments with no side effects. I was advised to take 20 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331219/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

I was first diagnosed in 2001. We caught it very early. Had chemo and radiation followed...

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Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Tamoxifen makes me retain water. I’ve gained maybe 5-10lbs., which is annoying when I work out...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I have been on Tamoxifen since November of 2013 and will finish my 10 years this...

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Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Good morning aej1954, I'm about to turn 78 years old. I'm on my 5th year of...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

If you have issues with other AI’s, ask about Tamoxifen instead. It is not offered to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155953/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

No one in my family had cancer until they were in their 70s. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257099/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

Just started Anastrozole 1 week ago. Have some back pain but tolerable. Hot flashes same as...

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Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I know everyone reacts to meds differently, but would like to take a poll please. From...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Agree! I’m still in radiation but really do not want to take either. My onc says...

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Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Me adding that I got my oncotype Dx yesterday and at 64 years old with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830617/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Everyone is different but I'm 72 & also low-grade, stage 1 & I take a half-dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505616/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 12:00pm

@marylnr there is definitely an Oncotype DCIS and with your high ER and positive PR, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006910/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

I've looked into the scientific research on the effectiveness of AIs. They cut the risk of...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

Hello, I had some vaginal bleeding while I was on 20mg of Tamoxifen after 2 1/2...

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Discussion: Vaginal bleeding a tamoxifen side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

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