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I'm 82. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation at 79. I refused Tamoxifen. I remembered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075700/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:32am

When I discussed this with my oncologist in July, reducing the dosage of Arimidex (Anastrozole), she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627430/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

Thanks for your reply…I did discuss with medical oncologist and she said we will start with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972280/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Hi I will be starting 5 mg of tamoxifen Monday I would like to hear from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045685/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 8:34am

Hi I am so hyper. Sensitive to medication and the side effects of this tamoxifen are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982211/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

@ajcd777, allow me to bring in fellow members who have experience with intraoperative radiation (IORT). @brianphilip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672187/

Discussion: Anyone else have intraoperative radiation (IORT)? How is it for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2022

Thank you for pointing out this common misconception, about the percentages. It is a very important...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885551/

Discussion: 100% ER+ 100% PR+ HERS2- How common is the 100% diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I was on tamoxifen for 5 but then on anastrazole for 10 after that. I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856786/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 2 years ago for DCIS INSITU. The doctor wanted to put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647304/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

Hi I just had dcis surgery getting pathology tomorrow seeing radiologist oncologist Feb 7. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006892/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 8:25pm

I'm , 80 and just finished having a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. I was so miserable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696285/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2022

Thank you again Colleen for the information you put in your response because I didn’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596147/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2021

My surgeon told me “it’s high risk benign”. So I had lumpectomy to remove it. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853202/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I’m living with the same diagnosis. Had surgery in February. I also was on Tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933578/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

If you are highly ER+ you might ask if the treatment with aromatase inhibitors (or tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939212/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Seriously---radiation was a day at the beach compared to the adjuvant therapy drugs they want you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118303/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 11:47am

You may be okay on tamoxifen if you’re postmenopausal. Tamoxifen binds with the receptors blocking estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031147/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 2:48pm

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and I was reading about all the meds for it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022642/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 6:39pm

I understand..................we don't have much of a choice. I think my mom was on tamoxifen (this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168404/

Discussion: Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 8:14am

Thank you all so much for great advice. I finished my radiation treatments today! I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164354/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 10:45pm

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