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I tried exemestane but it had side effects and I’m taking a month off and I’ll...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427184/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

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To flygirl747: You say no AIs but yes to endocrine therapy. Does that mean you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274468/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

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One additional question - has anyone had shortness breath and palpitations on either anastrozole or tamoxifen?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717438/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2022

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Thanks, I know tamoxifen isn’t quite as good but better than nothing, wishing you the best.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074114/

Discussion: Stopping AI and starting Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

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May I ask how many mg if tamoxifen you take? Do they consider dropping the dose?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995181/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

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Also … I’m taking tamoxifen as I didn’t tolerate AI’s. Initial diagnosis at 64 and no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100430/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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I had dcis stage zero. Radiation for 4-5 weeks. Tried anastrozole and tamoxifen and had very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746257/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

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Hi, I'm in the same position. I'm worried at the idea of 10yrs on Tamoxifen. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070034/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 18, 2024

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Everyone is different but I'm 72 & also low-grade, stage 1 & I take a half-dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505616/

Discussion: Debating AIs vs Tamoxifen with fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, EDS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 12:00pm

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Tamoxifen doesn't actually decrease estrogen. It blocks estrogen receptors. In fact over time apparently it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708598/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2022