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May I ask about your statement anastrozole reduces the reoccurance of cancer by 50%? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257814/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:38am

According to Google: “Tamoxifen was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270956/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I took Anastrozole for 14 months following a lumpectomy and radiation for Stage 1 lobular breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257037/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 12:05pm

@alisa1, I'm glad that you found inspiration and helpful tips from a fellow cancer survivor, Amy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271117/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I tried first Letrozole, then Exemestane--with both, my tinnitus increased greatly, but no other side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267560/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 6:10pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782434/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

I saw a new medical oncologist today, about a big increase in tinnitus after starting first,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207848/

Discussion: Reduce dose of exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 6:11pm

Hi! I am on tamoxifen and my oncologist let me reduce my dose to 10 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240422/

Discussion: Treatment for LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 6:45am

Hi there, I had bc spread locally in the skin and in my axilla, not lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225880/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 10:11pm

@catherineedna Thank you for the link to a very informative article regarding surgery and cancer metastasis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223307/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 4:18pm

I found it to be much better; much reduced side effects of joint discomfort and insomnia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231029/

Discussion: Arimidex vs anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 5:53pm

@windyshores According to my oncologist, chemo reduces the 9 year distant risk from 12% to 6-7%....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210219/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:59pm

I can understand why you feel uncomfortable with the doctor’s decision to wait seven weeks, it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215066/

Discussion: Is 7 weeks to wait for double mastectomy after chemo risky?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 3:29pm

I have a friend, who was also on Tamoxifen for DCIS. Since she had many side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223813/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:14am

I hope your surgery went well. In May 2024, during my very first routine screening MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 7:31am

Please, please, see your doctor. If it is indeed the letrozole that will be fixed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205131/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:59am

@justbreathe11 what does the Oncotype report say about the amount that chemo reduces risk? It's tough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210216/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:52pm

My thought is that AI not only prevents local recurrence but also reduces the risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215846/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 3:15pm

There is an Oncotype for DCIS. I would insist on it. But that's me. Is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217906/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 7:04am

I’m also allergic to Chlorhexidine. Found out after lumpectomy that also included reducing size of both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230361/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:07pm

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