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whatever side affects you MIGHT have while taking Letrozole, the benefits way outweigh side affects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445411/

Discussion: Does anyone have advice on Letrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23 10:38am

I had Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and DCIS diagnosed Jan 2023 followed by lumpectomy, sentinel lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883557/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I should add that more than 4 months after diagnosis of lobular with de novo bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863149/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

I just went off Anastrozole and about to try 20mg Tamoxifen. I am 75, early stage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752706/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

Hi. I’m Glenda from Florida, I’m about 6 months out from my last radiation 01/08/2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096676/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

No, I had surgery on both breasts. The lesser one was the one I hurt. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708688/

Discussion: Can radiation cause a hematoma to solidify?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2022

@samanthavon My weight has been fine on exemestane - haven't felt extra hungry. Recently, I've gained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87557/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Thanks Miriam. I am 64, and have been on hormone replacement pellets for 10 years, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096952/

Discussion: Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I had mild hair loss. My only issue was stomach problems but then I am prone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988486/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hey there! Your surgical oncologist is the best physician to see about this. You had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935870/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

How did you know you had lymphedema in your belly? Had my bilateral in October and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282714/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 15 4:55pm

I took Alpha Lipoic for incontinence and it helped a lot. I found it on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008611/

Discussion: Alpha Lipoic Acid, physician recommended?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

I’m in the same situation, 10 months in, lost 15 since diagnosis last January, minimal side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797402/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I took Anastrozole for one year as my oncologist told me it would shrink the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86388/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2017

yes, I did. On anastrozole, Letrozole, and another. I gained a lot of weight on tamoxxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715832/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2022

I was tired often, and I read here the medicine does that. I changed taking Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116846/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

@smspaz59 I have been taking Anastrozol for 3months now. I have experienced all of them but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209385/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2019

Ductile carcinoma in situ, DCIS, is the cancer at the earliest stage, stage O. It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200739/

Discussion: What is Ductal carcinoma in SIPU stage.?…

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Both my sisters and sadly several of my friends have had breast cancer. The hormone therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912977/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

@kathyomaha55 I start the at the wellness center this week.. I was surprised when he laid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87381/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2019

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