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I'm 64 and was diagnosed with left breast invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+ HER2-) in Sept. 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106227/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hello catann, I would like to give my opinion and you can do whatever you want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208286/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

Since I am a diagnosed Type II diabetic, I have been doctoring with an endocrinologist (Texas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050754/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Hi @lilacs777 So I even have BC recurrence and can't answer all your questions because it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213980/

Discussion: What's local recurrence post mastectomy? Understanding terminology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 3:24pm

Update: I also forgot to mention that I have Osteoporosis also. My mom took Tamoxafin for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762733/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Following along with my thoughts that, as someone who cannot tolerate A.I pills OR Tamoxifen, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018955/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

justabumbintheroad and all I love your post too. Can you imagine the conversations we would have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104329/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

No, he got those criteria correct. The onco radiologist said I had a 10% chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687832/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

Hi Roch. Post-surgery, I had 12 weeks of Taxol (Paclitaxel) in combination with Herceptin (a targeted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/216350/

Discussion: Preparing for Chemotherapy: What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2018

Hello All! - Re: Lymphedema that the doctors told me I couldn't/didn't have and the consequences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87509/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

When I actually began to research the 3 drugs they promote for adjuvant therapy, one oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137367/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

I have had 2 biopsies and averted a 3rd on Valentine's Day (2023) because I flat-out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040823/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Hi @colleenyoung :). Yes, I would make the same decision again. Along with breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728722/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I was put on Anastrozole on Feb. 1, 2022 after my lumpectomy on 1/27/2022, so barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137020/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 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

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

I was 76 years old when I was put on Anastrozole. I had given birth to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053143/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

I was diagnosed on 12/07/2021 and had lumpectomy on 1/27/2022. I was put on Anastrozole on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037454/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

@cazobitz, I echo @roch's questions. Are you already a patient at Mayo Clinic? If not, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228867/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 5:50pm

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