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I started Anastrozole six weeks prior to mastectomy and have continued it through radiation treatment. Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955894/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi, I’m sorry to hear you are having a bad experience. The night terrors, bad dreams,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220206/

Discussion: After double mastectomy: Why do I have burning pains and more?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Everthing thing resonated that youve written as im sure it has with all the readers. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536976/

Discussion: The in-between life and death cancer

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 28 6:02am

I hear you loud and clear. A beloved family member has (less than a month ago)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550969/

Discussion: The in-between life and death cancer

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 15 8:31am

Thank you for your tips on constipation. I will try it one day soon! I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703253/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

@pacentro I only took for 3 weeks. Side effects were bothering me. Achy bones, joint pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439182/

Discussion: My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I am scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

I had nausea every day. Would start just after lunch and end just before dinner. never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060498/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

I had hormone positive breast her2 negative. 1 lymph node positive age 58 now 61. Post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494090/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 10:26am

Hi @anjalima - I'm not sure about bone pain and Kisqali. I started taking Kisqali and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883810/

Discussion: Mammograms and Ultrasounds During Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

yes i have extreme fatigue , had 3 weeks radiation , after 6 months chemo. finished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156666/

Discussion: Anemia after breast cancer treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

I know. Oncologist told me ppl experience minor fatigue and an extra half hour of sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066101/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

I’m sorry. It takes a while to heal. You’ll get there. Do your stretches, and try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066135/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

Thank you. Yes. As the reduction in recurrence benefit is so good, I’m resolved to work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730056/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Radiation causes a lot of thankfully temporary inflammation. It can in some cases cause other issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662462/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Hi I called the cancer hospital I had my treatment at and spoke to the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070769/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

My husband has been done with treatments for four months and still has no energy some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105771/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

@lisman1408 I'm going on exemestane now for about a month. Bone pain doesn't seem as bad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279312/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2019

Have been taking arimedex for 7 months and surprised that so many women complain about joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86714/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2019

I had 32 axillary lymph nodes removed - 8 when we did the initial lumpectomy, thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254046/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

I’m also about 5 weeks out and have the same heavy fatigue and sleepiness. Times I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066061/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

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