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It’s interesting to hear this. I have been taking Letrozole (Femara) for 2 months and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87367/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

@rene1636 It is a very scary time when trying to make these decisions. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745662/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

My sister had breast cancer 6 years ago? I don't know what kind except estrogen sensitive....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315396/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2025

I have been on letrozole for 8 months. I have joints that ache and have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434490/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Dear meg55, I had two lumpectomies, and am now cleared to start radiation therapy in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086466/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

I had my saline breast implants before I got cancer. I never had an issue at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417173/

Discussion: Mammogram with breast implants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Botton line is that you do not yet have an invasive cancer. The DCIS is now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659095/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

I have been taking anastrozole since Sept 2016. I started right after I finished my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

Having DCIS is qualification enough to request the Oncotype DCIS genetic test. It will tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987215/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

J, In 2014, my wife Jenny had a lumpectomy and radiation. Nov 2020, she fell to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796902/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Hello, I was on Arimidex for 8 years following a lumpectomy and radiation treatments(59yrs.old) I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500684/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:28am

I am 20 plus years survivor of breast cancer, DCIS. I had a lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196713/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

@beautybldr did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? If lumpectomy then radiation will be discussed. If mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733949/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

Thanks, Colleen. I feel we lobsters are a little bit of a unique group and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735701/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

@panarosmith It’s so encouraging to hear of folks that tolerated an aromatase inhibitor well. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505165/

Discussion: Stopped Letrozole this week, how long before side effects go away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 6:43pm

This may be a tough one to answer because everyone reacts differently. I had intermediate grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267295/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Absolutely. Right there with you - with your thinking. I had DCIS in 2004 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693513/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Nana loves - I’m sort of in the same boat. Was diagnosed with IDC on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2025

I thought I would join this forum to help me decide as to whether or not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457113/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

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