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I was diagnosed with LCIS via a stereotactic biopsy in right breast. Surgical biopsy confirmed it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802095/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

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Hi! Did you oncologist ever talk to you about lowering the dose of the AI? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122136/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 9:14am

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I had lobular also...stage 1. I went for bilateral mastectomy myself and 5 yrs of tamoxifen....

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Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

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Beckyf, I had a lumpectomy and same thing my nipple inverted. I didn't take the Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948258/

Discussion: Breast pain years after lumpectomy, nipple inverting.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

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@abartels, what were your negative side effects to Tamoxifen? I've been on it for 5 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725893/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

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AI’s are more effective in post menopausal women. I’m on the border so starting with Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654631/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2021

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I took tamoxifen for 5 years. I gained 42 pounds. Needless to say, I wasn't happy....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12 12:02pm

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I read that same article. 1 in 3 on Tamoxifen and 1 in 4 on AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112435/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26 6:48pm

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No, I never had anything like this on tamoxifen, with metastatic cancer it is usually the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652442/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion: Anyone had this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

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@wellgirl The eye doc said the Tamoxifen was making my eyes super dry and told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132530/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 8:20pm

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