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The same is true for Tamoxifen brands/fillers. I was fine, very mild side effects (annoying but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988344/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hello friends After almost 2 years of Letrozole and then Exemestane… I experienced toxicity that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746456/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

I was switched to anastrozole. I was premenopausal prior to chemo. Chemo put me into menopause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87019/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

I was premenopausal when LCIS was discovered and I started on this journey. Tamoxifen for 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028785/

Discussion: Menopause after Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 2:47pm

@marcia115 I already had osteoporosis but took aromatase inhibitors, not tamoxifen, because they are said to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802081/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Curious why would you take tamoxifen at age 80? Wouldn't you take an aromatase inhibitor? As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696408/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

My oncoligist requested I get a bone scan but it had nothing to do with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858250/

Discussion: Is getting a CT scan & bone scan standard for early breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2023

@octoo @saucy Evista is a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator), similar to Tamoxifen and Fareston in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220061/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Anyone ever have throbbing shoulder pain after starting Tamoxifen? I have been on it a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000366/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 5:09am

I also had a re-excision and my surgeon told me that, although it is rare, since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980875/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Hi My oncologist talked about tamoxifen because I've had a TIA I have a heart condition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021929/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 6:55pm

Thanks! Yeah unfortunately when I go through menopause I can not take any hrt because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052610/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 3:31pm

At age 41, in 2003, I had LCIS, lobular carcinoma in situ, and ADH atypical ductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776730/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

Good morning All! I needed you this morning. I have struggled through the 3 AI’d and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638427/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2021

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

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Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

I tried Tamoxifen had major s.effects, then Letrozole Non branded bad again then tried Anasrozole which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138562/

Discussion: Lymph gland results after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8 6:02pm

Thank you for your reply. My sister had breast cancer and was prescribed Tamoxifen. She became...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788092/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

I too am an older (78) with comorbities. Love that word. Tamoxifen, levothoxine, several blood pressure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196594/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2018

Yes, I thought for sure at least nausea. I have such anxiety over " when symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884771/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I had a lumpectomy with no impacted sentinel lymph nodes followed by radiation almost six years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742926/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

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