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I'm so glad your wife has you in her corner. I was also hormone positive, HER2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281697/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

Hello and Hugs........ I have read all these posts with great interest. I am about to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86629/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2018

Good morning Sam. If you saw my other comment, I'm not a fan of the CA27-29....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785732/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

Dear Lois, Your family's situation is a tough one. I am so sorry your daughter's husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815786/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I read an article a few months ago, I think in the Atlantic but can't swear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698452/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

I hope you are all having better days. I am 65 years old & been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86487/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

@inquiringminds Three things come to mind - some people do not have asthma, but can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303135/

Discussion: Constant cough (4 months)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2020

The first one I tried was anastrozole for 2 months and went downhill very fast. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126697/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

I've learned so much on this site. I'm the physician husband of a woman with EBC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372100/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

Hello Zebra Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Wow, both BRCA1/2 and CHEK2. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963065/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

@npigford, Hi nice to meet you even though it's on this not-so-fun forum. I'm crying because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808762/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

You are not the first spouse to come on this forum, sharing the burden. Sorry for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086749/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I can hear your sadness loud and clear. I should start out with I was 36...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870707/

Discussion: Not Exactly Remission but a Lull. How to approach this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

I was extremely fortunate to have a large support system when I was diagnosed in November...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078830/

Discussion: How to Manage My Husband and Son

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

My daughter sent me a soft velvety mastectomy pillow from Amazon ( 19.00) it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805863/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with tissue expander placement last December. I scoured the internet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690583/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Freebird, we all react differently, but ask yourself if a 76-year-old patient is going to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041393/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Hi! You are absolutely right, side effects ARE different for everyone! I can tell you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877109/

Discussion: Tamoxifen or AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Ah geez! This is just a really hard way to find out you have inflammatory breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886215/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023