Breast Cancer: Discussions | Page 12

The shrinkage was on the ILC tumor. From 2.9 cm to 1 cm. Initial dosage was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181997/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29 9:59pm

@vickee, I believe you're asking which hormone treatments that reduce the risk of breast cancer returning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191840/

Discussion: Anyone know if tamoxifen is more harmful than aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 19 hours ago

Texas5, I'm in a similar position with the decision to radiate causing more anxiety than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187429/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9 1:47pm

They can definitely affect our quality of life. I wish there was another way to reduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175644/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18 2:19pm

Hi! @blondin925 : I am so sorry for all you've been though:( I truly admire your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185321/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6 7:23am

Try acupuncture administered by a well-trained practitioner. It improves energy and circulation, so it will likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180378/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 26 2:54pm

I also agree its worth it if you're someone who would want to know in advance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181897/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29 4:14pm

Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186907/

Discussion: Post treatment support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8 2:39pm

Article attached (Alternative dosing exemestane) 2022 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING Reduced-Dose Exemestane Noninferior to Standard Daily Dose...

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Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Thank you for responding. My breast surgeon from the lumpectomy said it was ok along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149453/

Discussion: Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) and family planning

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29 6:34pm

Good for you. “Qualify”. Verzenio is about $2500 a month. Years ago I had 13 nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166626/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 9:07am

I think each person can have different side effects to each drug. My experience: I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156657/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13 9:50pm

Just wanted to share a bit of good news! I had reconstructive surgery a week ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171960/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11 5:43pm

Hi--I feel like the question of needing an AI is an important one. Try asking your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161993/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 9:16am

I have chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy as well. I have been having wonderful success using regular manual,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160580/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 21 2:04pm

One thing I have found helpful in these situations--get some actual statistics. Find out what your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155766/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12 9:26am

I developed lymphedema not long after completing radiation. I was referred to lymphedema therapy, had lymphatic...

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Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 2:47pm

@msears Welcome to Mayo Connect. I understand your reluctance to tell your provider you think you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161851/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 6:05am

Please strongly consider using Mepitel Film instead. It is a silicone thin film that has been...

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Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 8:33am

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2802824 https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/reduced-dose-exemestane-noninferior-standard-daily-dose-postmenopausal-women-early-er or, google Exemestane 3X a week.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171312/

Discussion: Reduce dose of exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 2:49pm

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