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In a sense, tamoxifen has a positive effect on bones by not having the negative effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694592/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

I was diagnosed 2 years ago with LCIS. I waited adit was very slow growing. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241006/

Discussion: Treatment for LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 6:20pm

Thank you so much for your response. I have already met the “nurse navigator” at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163148/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

Hi I believe everyone has the right to make their own choice but myself I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079402/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

No, I never was on hrt. Just the vagifem. I start tamoxifen soon. I am 46....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052555/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

You are fortunate to have that 100%, I would think. It might make the tamoxifen that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852963/

Discussion: 100% ER+ 100% PR+ HERS2- How common is the 100% diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I am 83 and a male. I have taken Tamoxifen for 2+ years. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843185/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Hi @auntieoakley, thank you for your response. Luckily I didn’t require chemo only an excision and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757654/

Discussion: Arimidex and numbness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

My BC was triple positive in 2012, standard chemo with trial drug Neratanib for 3 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691024/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2022

Hey there! I’m a breast cancer survivor ( estrogen receptive) of 18 years. I also have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032255/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Hi Friends, I am 45 and I was diagnosed in 2019 on right side, mastectomy was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952293/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Dear @tctredwell1 and @callalloo Thanks for keep in touch. My beloved familiar refuse profilactic treatment: no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767045/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

I have a friend, who was also on Tamoxifen for DCIS. Since she had many side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223813/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:14am

Does anybody have any words of wisdom about preparing for a CT of the abdomen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061611/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I’m also considering the effects of how long tamoxifen stays in my system, because it’s half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007767/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I was diagnosed at 80 this year with DIC had a partial mastectomy and a MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948365/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for your reply on this. You said something that hadn't hit home for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797291/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I have had breast cancer twice. Both times I had lumpectomies. I assume there is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297616/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

I had a really productive conversation with my MO today. I explained my concerns about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809428/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Agree with all your points. I did see that in the UK compliance on the AI's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655579/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

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