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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, 2024

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

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

@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

@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

I would like to tell you both @fronterae and @kato902 that I took 5 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123708/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@aspapla I did have this issue, my doctor gave me Zoloft and I decided that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808336/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hi I was Stage zero d c I s took tamoxifen for 1 week and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186431/

Discussion: Post treatment support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

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

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

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

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

Yes! I am 59, postmenopausal. I know I have dry eyes from Lasik, but dang, Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177705/

Discussion: Since starting Anastrozole my sight is getting blurry. Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Hi I took tamoxifen for 6 days The side effects were horrid. So I made a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115422/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Your experience fills me with hope. I am 81 and may start on the Taxol/Herceptin part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029482/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Hi. Have done radiation and anastrozole and now one month on tamoxifen. Dx- dcis in Situ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717000/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

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