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I met the criteria for APBI so that’s what I had - 2 sessions a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762667/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hi @tygerrag2, it's been almost 2 weeks since you mentioned having low blood counts after radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732441/

Discussion: How did you manage the effects of radiation therapy? Low blood counts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I have neuropathy from taxol. My left hand if worse than right. I don’t have fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205981/

Discussion: Left hand muscle fatigue after 4 years of TNBC treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

Thanks for your concern. Only some bone pain and fatigue for side effects. I am fortunate!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691414/

Discussion: MBC 7 years later: Do you ask yourself why and what ifs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2022

So very glad to have found these posts. I have been taking Armidex for over 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623884/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

AIs are no fun, no matter which one you take. I also had fibromyalgia issues, pre-breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505118/

Discussion: Debating AIs vs Tamoxifen with fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, EDS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 5:21pm

Hello Sorry you’re going through this. I found a lump and dx last year . ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499775/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? Mom had Triple Negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 5:26pm

I have been on 20mg Tamoxifen for 5 weeks. I'm 66. So far my side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372339/

Discussion: Vaginal bleeding a tamoxifen side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

My worst side effect is hot flashes, throughout the day and night. I lost my appetite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288343/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

I had IDC at 5 o’clock on left breast. Lumpectomy/reconstruction on both- radiation on left 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371055/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

I started using Aquaphor cream, then Miaderm, then Aloe Gel, then DOMEBORO compresses and finally found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082685/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in August of 2017. One sentinel node was involved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663820/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

I have been on Verzenio + anastrozole since February (MBC). I've had diarrhea during the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712693/

Discussion: Abemaciclib (Verzenio) and fulvestrant (Falsodex) Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2022

I’ve replaced Ibrance/Letrozole (stopped working) with Afinitor/Faslodex 2 weeks ago. Religiously used Dexamethazone mouth rinse prophylacticly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706415/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Afinitor + aromatase inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

Hi I only took tamoxifen for 6 days. I have never felt so disgusting in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091889/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Omg, I've been saying the same thing. Exacerbated carpal tunnel, exacerbated fatigue exacerbated rotator cuff. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047354/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Been on Anastrazole and exemestane. Early on, for me at least, side effects were minimal but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538053/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:13pm

Hi @sue417 Sorry you’re going through this. Fatigue is hard and diminishing. Did you have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229679/

Discussion: Fatigue post treatment and fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Hi Wow I finished treatment this apr. Struggling with fatigue and the same emotional turmoil. Mood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163742/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Just completed 10 years, and quit 12 days ago, a little fatigue but my doc said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209417/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2019

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