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I have been blaming tamoxifen for my terrible side effects. I had IDC, lumpectomy, 15 sessions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477745/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:15pm

@sandyrob Thanks. I'll be looking up research on Tamoxifen.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473063/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 4:29pm

@barbbillas I have been told that tamoxifen is for premenopausal patients. But the research I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545678/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 11:16am

Why Tamoxifen instead of an AI? I'm 48 and get a monthly injection of Zoladex (it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999377/

Discussion: ER positive breast ca preventative hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Not true. My sister is 71 and has rheumatoid arthritis and has to take tamoxifen. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220081/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

I am 74 and have EBC, ILC, 1A, ER, PR and HER2+ I was given Anastrazole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584170/

Discussion: Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

It was an encouraging appointment, I have one more year to complete my tamoxifen treatment and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753947/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

“ I was on arimidex for 3 years and Tamoxifen for 7 years….the side effects were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746516/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Welcome, @shirley57. Such a good, but very specific question. I did a quick internet search and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596127/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2021

Current oncologist said that he would have given me either Tamoxifen or Anastrosole when first dx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687144/

Discussion: MBC 7 years later: Do you ask yourself why and what ifs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

I started on Tamoxifen and sent a list of supplements which included my Vital Protein Collagen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245884/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer: Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

I am post menopause and had the same thing biopsy with ADH, and then a lumpectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125499/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

Tamoxifen suppresses estrogen without affecting bone integrity.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788289/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

@francine6829,- isn't Tamoxifen prescribed mainly for premenopausal women?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87200/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2019

@Rom828 did you do tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116942/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

@lindalm - can you share the similiar link for Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219866/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

I hope you find the dose that’s tolerable! I had a choice of either tamoxifen or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009066/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@7318 Can you please share the ingredients that your manufacturer of choice does NOT include in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511966/

Discussion: Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 10:51am

My sister in law had chemotherapy before surgery for IDC. It was essentially NED after chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1586993/

Discussion: If pre-op Anastrozole shrink tumor completely then what?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@shebell, You might want to check out the following similar discussion: Stopping AI and Starting Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139894/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

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