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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

I take Femera (letrozole) not tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279334/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2019

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

@trixie1313, I'd also be interested in how they can tell someone is chemo resistant. Did they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240409/

Discussion: chemo resistant

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2019

@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

DCIS treated 21 years ago. Lumpectomy with 5 weeks radiation. Tamoxifen for 5 years. No issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163309/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27 7:47am

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 9:17am

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

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

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 have been on Tamoxifen for a little over a year after initially trying the 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808496/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

My daughter takes tamoxifen and has had similar side effects. She had to have Effexor dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800878/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I thought Tamoxifen is prescribed for premeopause women...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055325/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 12:01pm

Any side effects from Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803611/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

https://owise.uk/tamoxifen-aromatase-inhibitors/

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Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

......and.......I was put on Tamoxifen with my ALH and ADH diagnosis post lumpectomy but unfortunately I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211224/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

@fronterae, welcome. As others have mentioned, everyone is different and not everyone has the same side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840007/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

lindalm--I am curious if there was a reason you were either not prescribed tamoxifen or did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219875/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2019

Good morning! I am on tamoxifen also. I did not get a uti but I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118168/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and urinary tract infection (UTI)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 8:59am

While I don’t like the side effects, so many drugs cause similar issues (memory issues, headache,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075712/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:46am

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