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@lab01 It’s true we can do a lot to manage what we eat and our exposures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1575038/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15 7:46am

@colely I took Tamoxifen briefly around 2000. Developed typical gallbladder symptoms. Had gallbladder out 1991. ERCP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835353/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed gallstones after taking Tamoxifen .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

IF you have LOBUALR Cancer, Tamoxifen is NOT the drug of choice. Any of the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166693/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Any side effects from Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803611/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

https://owise.uk/tamoxifen-aromatase-inhibitors/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803608/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I take Femera (letrozole) not tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279334/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2019

Sorry about your experience with Tamoxifen. I took tamoxifen for a month and no nausea side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312328/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2020

I was 67 at diagnosis, and have been on 5 mg tamoxifen for 2 years without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196996/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Did you try lowering your tamoxifen dose? I had some annoying period cramps when I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126648/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

......and.......I was put on Tamoxifen with my ALH and ADH diagnosis post lumpectomy but unfortunately I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211224/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

I've been on Tamoxifen now for about 2 months and no bruising. I did have bruising...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

@mimi09 I'm no expert, but your family history of uterine cancer seems like a red flag...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1587598/

Discussion: Reduced tamoxifen dose increases quality of life

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Vaginal discharge is a common, well-documented side effect of tamoxifen due to its estrogen-like effects on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498913/

Discussion: Tamoxifen Side Effects/Fingernails.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 4:24pm

I am happy to report after stopping tamoxifen three months ago, my side effects have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401494/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

@colleenyoung I researched the alt meds. Thank you for the link. Very informative. Leuprolide is for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477057/

Discussion: Intimacy after (male) breast cancer

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7 8:48pm

I found this paper from Harvard medical school. There is a table at the bottom of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336709/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and blood pressure medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2025

Oh I see. Starting tamoxifen soon. 🥲

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Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I thought Tamoxifen is prescribed for premeopause women...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055325/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Thank you for your response. My Oncologist definitely knows my situation. I guess I just wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596144/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2021

Welcome @pattyayn59. Have you submitted your question about switching to Tamoxifen on Mayo's patient portal? There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703190/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

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