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I take Vitamin D (i was found to be extremely deficient when diagnosed with LCIS and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288342/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

@jodymattinen I was disappointed in 2016 with stage 4 breast cancer, 41 years old tested positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268343/

Discussion: Preventative double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2020

The AI drugs and Tamoxifen are notorious for side effects with many women. I think we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280485/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

It's a tough decision, and one that I struggle with every day. I had invasive mixed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279322/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Jeannie - would you please send me the link to that study in Italy about reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87284/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

I have been on Letrozole for 7 weeks with wicked joint pain. My blood work taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86895/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

I’m sorry others are experiencing bowel issues but I’m glad I’m not crazy! My medical providers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219788/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

@marykaym63 Thank you for the details. I am also doing a nutrition course. She has diabetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244395/

Discussion: Nutrition during and after breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2019

I had a mastectomy of my left breast last week. I had been on Anastrozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86719/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Talk to your oncologist about this - I did. She said the surgery reduces like 80%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86700/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2019

Years ago my gyno recommended Tums but Oncologist does not. If you google it, Tums reduces...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86593/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197464/

Discussion: Mammograms after the age of 80 necessary?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2018

@lisakuehl The Mayo Clinic pharmacist also added: "Dosing recommendations can vary based on the medication. -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196567/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

I have been taking Tamoxifen Farmos 20mg for many months after my breast operation (meant for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86494/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2018

Micro calcifications is how I found my lobular breast cancer early (which was Stage 0 four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/186162/

Discussion: Two Different Opinions from four radiologists

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

Happy New Year to all! I don't know if I posted this yet but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86465/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2017

I'm not very good at this site and so once again I'm jumping in (like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86445/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

A couple question : When have you start to feel side effects from Tamoxifen? Days, months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646085/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Rozv, your experiences on Anastrozole mirror my own. I also tried Tamoxifen, and can attest that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050738/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

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