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I took 10 mg. every other day for 2 months. On that amount, I could (probably)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050852/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

You are so right about perceptions. I went with everything they could throw at it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913290/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Thank you for responding! I made a decision and feel good about it. .. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882843/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

The Tufts Tool https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/ibtr/ helped me decide to undergo radiation therapy after lumpectomy for ER+ IDC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829891/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

If you didn't get genetic testing using the excised tissue, it's likely not too late. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696871/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

I am 84+ and have been taking tamoxifen for 3+ years. Don't be frightened by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113088/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

How is the first mamo after lumpectomy??? Painful? I love that I found this message board...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939783/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I can only comment on what I have had so far. Invasive ductal carcinoma plus DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884741/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Welcome @rebecca55, I know being diagnosed with atypical lobular hyperplasia is scary. You kinda of feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788057/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

@colleenyoung, yes, I have a long history of sensitivities to meds. I’m taking a number of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775638/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

From what I understand, research has shown that AI's (and tamoxifen to a bit lesser degree)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736433/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Just thinking here...the various tests can be confusing. There's the OncotypeDX and another Oncotype Assay thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731831/

Discussion: Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

@teri512 Have a talk with your oncologist. I first started anastrozole and could barey walk as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700098/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

I was wondering if you had any long term side effects from either the radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693363/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

A second opinion is never a waste of time in my opinion. I read like 25%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220004/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

(lol) Collagen. I order(ed) it from Amazon. I asked my oncologist if it was permitted and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050845/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Drug companies spend large sums of money for testing to get drugs approved. I have read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045643/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

@rene1636 I had DCIS in my left breast 20 years ago. I chose not to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031079/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

My cousin has been on Tamoxifen for years with no side effects. I read that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848191/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

The OncotypeDX gives a 'risk of recurrence within 9 years' number, given as a % (probability)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762471/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

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