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I took Gaia Herb’s supplement 400mg subtract from fruit body (not root). I got it from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973557/

Discussion: Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

@mimzy many of us do not have awful side effects with AI's. Not sure but maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011918/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 12:29pm

Hi I only took tamoxifen for 6 days. I have never felt so disgusting in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091889/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 22 2:58pm

I found out today that the new cancer in my left brest is called a second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120862/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 8:27pm

@shortie0650, artemisinin is not a replacement for Tamoxifen or the aromatase inhibitors ( anti-estrogen therapy). Research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696847/

Discussion: Artemisinin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

DCIS 0 in 2023 47yr old -hormone responsive -had lumpectomy-consulted medical onc , surgical onc ,Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035611/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 8:02am

16 mos post lumpectomy w/negative sentinel nodes for stage 2 ductal and lobular cancer R breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815782/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I agree that this is probably from the Verzenio, I took tamoxifen for five and anastrazole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667213/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

You're correct. There are 3 different types of hormonal therapy medicines used in the treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640376/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

IDC grade 1 ER+, HER 2- with lumpectomy and proton radiation. I was on Tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651617/

Discussion: Exemestane and Lupron injections for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

This is great info and very helpful! I am in a similar situation. I'm 47, premenopausal,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894405/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I am sorry you've experienced these side effects. I had IDC and surgery in 2022. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003471/

Discussion: Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 9:19am

Thank you for asking- side effects: Tamoxifen caused Extremely HEAVY BLEEDING with periods and ovarian cysts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797795/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I take the hormone blocker, tamoxifen. I take it at night, because my biggest concern is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785525/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

How to find this? But I just want to share something else I have discovered with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654595/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2021

Jeannie53- I asked my breast surgeon about those tamoxifen side effects you mentioned. He said unless...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86991/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

@crazydaisy, I agree with Elizm. You can try one for a period of time and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319249/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

They wanted me to take tamoxifen, but I decided to take Evista since that would have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893346/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Just want to agree that I find it surprising that future diagnostics are mainly noticing vague...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011688/

Discussion: DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:38am

Hi Wow you and I are very very similar and you have the exact same question...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055994/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 2:02pm

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