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@mom23boys Thanks, Peggy - Doing pretty good. Have my next PETS scan at the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220123/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

If you are talking about Exemestane, I take that also. I feel like someone threw my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170638/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

It has now been 10 weeks off and I go for my mammo on Tuesday. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328177/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Thank you Ja5747! Last week I had a stent placed endoscopically between my stomach and small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321456/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2020

My story and age same as yours. I chose radiation (5 days ) and I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042171/

Discussion: Low risk IDC: Using data (POLAR assay) to decide on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I would suggest you reconsider taking HRT. I took it in my 50s and wish I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832416/

Discussion: Hormone therapy for menopause symptoms after DCIS?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

10 years cancer free on Saturday October 25!🙏 5 years on tamoxifen , finishing up 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763586/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

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

Hi Colleen - I got the test results in a little less than three weeks. Much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983675/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Hi Lottie, I started Tamoxifen in March of 2016, and they noted the hyperplasia on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680057/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2022

As a patient that was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with De nova metastatic stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027406/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

I went through 5 months of chemo, and my taste buds were immediately affected. First I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122664/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Thank you all for your input, I have appreciated it more than you will know! So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868081/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

Also MY FIRST TIME EVER on a daily medication. Im taking Anastrozole. I too, at 72,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801779/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@elladee Hello Elladee, I am sorry to hear of your problem with nausea. Even mild persistent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604127/

Discussion: Mild permanent nausea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2021

I was 64 when I "went unicorn". I was not large but a B cup, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287510/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I did not have weight gain on anastrozole, but I experienced migraines with auras at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905252/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I just posted below and saw your question. I have been on anastrozole for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807155/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

One problem with C-reactive protein test is that they don't identify the source of inflamnation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804308/

Discussion: C reactive protein, sedimentation rate and LDH testing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

I am on Aromasin. I have tried Tamixifen and Arimidex and could not handle the memory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86616/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

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