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@nldawn, it is common for newly diagnosed postmenopausal women to take tamoxifen for 10 years or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596720/

Discussion: Should Tamoxifen be used past 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2021

Both the Lions Mane (neural transmitter) and Turkey Tail (immune booster) that I'm taking are made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665293/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

Tamoxifen is not an aromatase inhibitor.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640294/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Are you going to take tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893580/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Not the doctor that prescribed the tamoxifen. I was just wondering if it was for sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669205/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2022

Hello @kj252 although I am sure google could add to your fears for you, I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345520/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I was on tamoxifen for almost 8 years. (2009) Worst side effects were weight gain &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219997/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2020

Welcome, Heidi. While it's not common to be diagnosed both ductal and tubular hyperplasia, @varalax @boathouse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664887/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2021

I'm in my last/5th year of Tamoxifen 20mg. The side effects for me have included endometrial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346823/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

How are you responding to tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961894/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

I am happy to hear that dick61 is tolerating Tamoxifen well. However, not everyone is fortunate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848477/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

batm - I am with you! We are the same age and I tried the AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87131/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

I just went off Anastrozole and about to try 20mg Tamoxifen. I am 75, early stage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752706/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

@colely I took Tamoxifen briefly around 2000. Developed typical gallbladder symptoms. Had gallbladder out 1991. ERCP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835353/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed gallstones after taking Tamoxifen .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

Hi, Could you share where you can find info about what antidepressents work effectively w tamoxifen?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336574/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and blood pressure medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 3:40pm

I've been on Tamoxifen now for about 2 months and no bruising. I did have bruising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669631/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

I was 67 at diagnosis, and have been on 5 mg tamoxifen for 2 years without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196996/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Did you try lowering your tamoxifen dose? I had some annoying period cramps when I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126648/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

I've always been told that if a woman is past menopause, she will go on an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270325/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 3:29pm

I recently switched from AI to Tamoxifen. According to my Oncologist & what I have researched,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849734/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

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