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Hi Julie, Welcome to Connect. I'd like to introduce you to a few members who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160260/

Discussion: Tamoxifen use after 5 years

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Good question. I’ll try to respond in two parts. From what I understand, Tamoxifen is usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891106/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

It's probably not offered as an option since tamoxifen is the main drug in studies, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893455/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Sorry you are dealing with so much. I am on Tamoxifen after bad side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162662/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25 1:26pm

Other than the hives, any other side effects from Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86951/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

I’m so sorry!! Thank you for catching that. I got Tamoxifen confused with Taxotere - it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123778/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 4:58pm

Funny you should ask. I actually failed to tolerate the natural AI's I tried, so now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658228/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

Some of us have had the OncotypeDX which is used to suggest whether chemo is useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730163/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Polianad, Take the 20 mg of Tamoxifen, stay hydrated, get plenty of exercise, eat a healthy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848122/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Arimidex works differently than Tamoxifen. Arimidex blocks the production of estrogen so your body is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801358/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Not sure why he says you must make an immediate change. I’m 19 years postmenopause and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068298/

Discussion: Hysterectomy/Oophorectomy and A1 Blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15 9:30am

Did you hear about doing this test before hormonal treatment? The CYP2D6 enzyme catalyzes the main...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797457/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Thank you for your reply, @jdriver. Yes, i contacted my oncologist and asked if it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595271/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

@mboat123, are you taking another kind of aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687470/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Why don’t you try Tamoxifen - less side effects

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87412/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2019

Great advice!!! Guess I’ll start it!!! Was on tamoxifen for 4 years😝

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86712/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2019

@rabab101 May I ask why were you miserable on tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279333/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2019

I was given a prescription for tamoxifen. After tons of rescreach I'm not doing it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126186/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 2:03pm

Hi Lottie, I started Tamoxifen in March of 2016, and they noted the hyperplasia on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680057/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2022

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 5 months. The memory loss & insomnia are frustrating.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649402/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

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