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Hi! May I ask your age? I am 46 and will be starting tamoxifen in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092596/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 1:41pm

I agree 100%! That’s why I posted positive … on my 10th year of meds… 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735202/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

I have the CHEK2 gene which, in men, causes prostate, breast, thyroid and colon cancer. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829022/

Discussion: Are there any male breast cancer survivors that take Lupron?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I have been taking letrozole for 6 months. When I take the full dose I often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597064/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

Mntwin, I have been diagnosed with atypical ductal hyperplasia. I explained to my oncologist that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786232/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

That’s a really good question! I personally do not know anyone or have read any research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033405/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:29am

Just for clarification, the purpose of the Oncotype test is to (1) provide a "risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756796/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

My doc vetoed tamoxifen because she said the chance for blood clots was too great. (I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87174/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2019

@sparklegram Hi there - no, I am on exemestane. It is similar, but make up must...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280482/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

I have the CHEK2 gene and was treated with proton radiation for prostate cancer at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873598/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Deebee, I agree! There must be enough males with BC to conduct a study! I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098694/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 2:46pm

I was diagnosed with LCIS at age 49, took tamoxifen for 5 years. During that time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732301/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Had both Letrozole & Tamoxifen & likewise very different experiences but both really bad. Tamoxifen caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103102/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 4:23pm

Hi, So I only had one biopsy and that was enough for me. Very aggressive hereditary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161390/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 9:05am

Hello… I’ve been on anastrazole every other day since 12/20. I’m weaning off of Tamoxifen 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677296/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

I was on it for 9 mos until I couldn’t do it anymore she took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666698/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2021

YES !!!!!! Meeeeee!! I was on tamoxifen for 9 mos and one day I felt like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664081/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

In this case, take tamoxifen and survive! I am 84 and have taken it for 2+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959815/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Thanks Miriam. I am 64, and have been on hormone replacement pellets for 10 years, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096952/

Discussion: Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 1:22pm

@mugs24cancer your post leaves me with some questions. Was your recurrence actually a second cancer? Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813325/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

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