Breast Cancer Support Group

Hello! I'm 48, diagnosed with stage 1, grade 1 ILC in Feb 2023 after 9th annual routine mammogram. Lumpectomy in April and 3 weeks of...

HiJust wondering if anyone on here takes 5 mg of tamoxifen and if so do you have side effects with 5 mg. That's what my...

Hi. I'm coming up on my 5th year anniversary of being cancer free and taking Tamoxifen. I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy followed by radiation....

I have been reading that green tea can enhance the effects of tamoxifen and may help prevent reoccurrence of breast cancer . Has anyone on...

Hello everyone. I only have 4 more months on Tamoxifen and my 5 years will be up. I'm having bad leg cramps at night. Has...

I am reading so much conflicting information about diets for breast cancer patients/survivors. Some say Mediterranean, some say no meat, dairy, carbs, sugars, etc. I've...

Receiving mixed messages... articles and doctors saying lumpectomy with radiation is better for me... understood that I needed radiation and tamoxifen either way. My mother...

I'm 48 yrs. old and have 1A breast ca. My onc. type came back right on the cusp to receive chemo. The oncologist recommended chemo...

Has anyone had their BC return even though they are taking Tamoxifen or an A1?

I am supposed to switch from tamoxifen to an AI after 2 years. How long can I take a break? Any chance of recurrence if...

Has anyone here tried alternative treatments or medications other than tamoxifen for classic LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ) that might be effective and have fewer...

Hi, I’m 77 and had a lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma. ER+, Her2-, 1.4cm. Oncologist said radiation and tamoxifen, Tamoxifen because I have mild osteoporosis...

My Oncologist's reply to my wanting to take Propecia for genetic, and Tamoxifen- induced hair loss and thinning was the following: "This is controversial. There...

My 42 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 1 Grade 2 Invasive ductal carcinoma and extensive DCIS. She had mastectomy with reconstruction in April....

Has anyone ever taken or know anyone that has taken Artemisinin in place of Tamoxifen or the aromatase inhibitors? I am going to look into...

Breast cancer 1996 (left breast & lymph node involvement). Chemotherapy/Radiation and Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Now having pain and my nipple is sinking in. Mammogram...

Has anyone ever been recommended this treatment due to "waking up" of ovaries after switching off tamoxifen? I am curious to know anyone's experiences with...

What are the chances of getting breast cancer again after bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction? First BC…DCIS right breast with radiation and tamoxifen. Second BC...

I had early stage breast cancer and IORT. Three years on tamoxifen, no major problems so far. Anyone else have IORT and how is it...

I had a mastectomy and 3 positive lymph nodes and 16 proton radiation treatments at MN Mayo. I am taking 20 mg of tamoxifen. What...