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I go to my first medical oncologist visit tomorrow and I am so worried. The surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696253/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2022

I receive Zometa every three months, I was 38 when I was originally diagnosed, which resulted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265923/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2019

First, talk to your doc about taking an 81 mg or regular aspirin each day to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850293/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

Thank you so much for your response. I have already met the “nurse navigator” at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163148/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 5:26pm

Would recommend trying letrozole before stopping the AIs altogether depending on your risk tolerance. My onco...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140287/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12 8:38am

I still can’t walk barefoot since tamoxifen and I stopped 7 weeks ago and Monday (yesterday)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658408/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

I have been taking a 5-10mg/day dose of tamoxifen for a bit over month. I take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654516/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

Yes, my side effects from Anastrozole came on slowly. I think I took it for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594077/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

I’ll face the same situation soon since my chemo just finished and they will give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856913/

Discussion: Re: Breast cancer, a-fib, and calcium tablets

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

@Roma828 some women seem to have ovaries removed so they can do an AI so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885105/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I have been on Tamoxifen for a year if you have other questions I can help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968358/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I was having pretty severe side effects after a year and a half on Anastrozole, switched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219909/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

I definitely do not have the answer but I have similar problems and I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219905/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2020

I am facing same…I’ve only heard horrible things about Aromatase and know from very good friend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024383/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 12:44pm

I chose not to do Tamoxifen because I'm 82 and didn't want the possible side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022131/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 8:40am

I’m going through issues with my pills as well! Took Anastrozole for 5 mos now have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104769/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 7:51am

I took 5 years of tamoxifen and never had any real hair thinning. I always had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134922/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 9:38am

@claudiamaria so sorry about your new challenge. 12/4/2020 I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321451/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

I started out on Tamoxifen. I was on it for 2 years. It damaged my Liver....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87006/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

@volkswagon @colleenyoung I had a couple of small TIAs about 10 years ago so I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648323/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

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