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Posted: May 27 11:02am

I was given the option of Tamoxifen or AI. I chose Tamoxifen but can switch to...

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Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

My doctor switched me to Exemastane plus zoladex injections after being on Tamoxifen since I had...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 1:37pm

Gwinter - pl clarify- are you now on tamoxifen or are you planning to start taking...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

Welcome, @gcroemer, @vivi1 posed a similar question in this helpful discussion: - Taking a Lower Dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752298/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

coffeecat @sgorecki, you might also be interested in the comments in these related discussions: - 5mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010277/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 5:04pm

Why don’t you switch to Tamoxifen? I’ve been on tamoxifen for six months and hardly notice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972154/

Discussion: Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

I took an AI for two years, but because of extreme bone loss, my oncologist switched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074100/

Discussion: Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 10:40pm

Hi Bluegiraffe (I love your username.) Welcome. I moved your question about rising blood pressure levels...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

Hi @kathomaha55 thanks for bringing this information from the UNMC panel talk back to the group....

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Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

Healthy women with poor CYP2D6 metabolism are less likely to respond to tamoxifen. Ultrarapid CYP2D6 metabolizers...

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Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

sadfeet - you switched from Tamoxifen to another pill? Which one? and why did you switch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87016/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

I can't take tamoxifen as I have arrythmias and tamoxifen side effect is blood clots. Am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875466/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

mimi99 or anyone else on Tamoxifen - I am about to start Tamoxifen because the Ais...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2019

Tamoxifen is actually very good. I’m post menopause too and being treated by a very famous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987241/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Chris , it is too early to talk about side effects of Tamoxifen, even oncologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665203/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

@auksst, a few members like @bluebird70 and @dick61 have mentioned experiencing headaches possibly related to tamoxifen,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847008/

Discussion: Migraine help while on tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Forgot to mention that I am on Tamoxifen even tho I am way past menopause due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062129/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4 1:58pm

I was on Tamoxifen for 8 years following surgery, chemo and radiation. 6 months after stopping...

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Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Like you, I have found that taking the tamoxifen at night has helped the fatigue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093364/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 1:18pm

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