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You can believe that, as a IIIc patient, I'm going to consult my local oncologist about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657677/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2021

I hate this drug, but at least I am on a low dose. I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312336/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2020

I was an anastrozole for a month and quit because of the side effects, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87286/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

I was on Tamoxifen for two years and had itching, dry skin, and occasional terrible leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196662/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

I had ER + DCIS with negative sentinel nodes 22 yr ago. Had to have mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288227/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 12:20pm

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, 2024

I am going to be 72 this coming June. My sister just died last Friday of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697144/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Thanks for the information. I left an email message for my doctor last Thursday, asking him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288090/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 9:51am

I'm taking Tamoxifen. It's not been a year yet and my hair has thinned a lot....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2021

I got off chemo several months ago for breast cancer, HER2 positive.. I had radiation also....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627570/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

I was on tamoxifen and my memory loss was so bad. My oncologist switched me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257595/

Discussion: Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness with hormone blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

My experience- postmenopausal, 2 years on tamoxifen, ER/PR+ DCIS, taking 5 mg now. Tamoxifen has some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171041/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Choosing the right surgeon who has an expertise in breast cancer and margins will save you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318584/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 11:38am

2003 I had rt breast IDC with + lymphnodes. I did all the protocol and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340508/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 2:33pm

My Oncologist told me the risk of Tamoxifen increases odds of Ovary cancer is very small....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956350/

Discussion: ER PR positive Her2 negative and Ovary removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi there , I thought for Estrogen positive post menopausal women don’t use Tamaxofin but only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919208/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Hi - I just started on this road today... needle biopsy shows maybe stage 1 cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181852/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

You’re welcome. I’m happy that you are doing better. Be patient, you will fully recover. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348650/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 9:36am

I developed anxiety issues about 9 months after chemo and radiation for breast cancer. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313406/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

I am so sorry you have had this real misery. I am stopped 2 inhibitors and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186826/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

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