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I had 40 treatments over six and a half weeks. The dose of radiation was lower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158377/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

You can choose the "cold cap" treatment before each chemo session. It seems pretty effective in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048728/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I was disapointed when my onco told me they do not have oncotype scores if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517793/

Discussion: What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 10:19am

You’ve likely already sought out the guidance of your oncologist. My doctor did a mamma-print to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261433/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

@windyshores Thank you -- I went back to read your respond. By any chance, did your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730432/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Hi. Have done radiation and anastrozole and now one month on tamoxifen. Dx- dcis in Situ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717000/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

This is my second time (20 years apart) taking exemestane. For me, leg cramps decreased (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371805/

Discussion: Switch from letrozole to exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

I went off my anastrozole about 3 weeks ago after 7 years, and started feeling horrible....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046582/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I finished my chemo 2 years ago following breast cancer. I had severe chemo brain for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879081/

Discussion: Cognitive changes after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I'm 71 and stopped anastrozole after 9 months because of joint pain, fatigue, brain fog ......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480185/

Discussion: Anyone switch from Aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 6:43am

I'm am finishing up my 6th round of chemo. It has been tough. I had slight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425911/

Discussion: Double mastecomy and trying to decide whether to do chemo or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

Hi I am a bit confused with your response. I had blood Work with my g...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169618/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I have started having burning full body neuropathy pain, but mostly in arms and legs, hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608608/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2021

I also have insomnia - my oncologist recommended Tylenol PM. That helps with my joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86755/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

I could not take the AI’s one made my body ache so bad I could barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104206/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I was put on Anastrazole initially. Had minor side effects that went away (nausea, headache, dizziness)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483672/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:03am

I'm certainly in the group, It's not the same anymore. I fully understand if I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139552/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

@rosback I empathize with you regarding breast cancer (I am a TNBC survivor) and the secondary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507241/

Discussion: TNBC Survivors with adrenal insufficiency

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 11:15am

@reflector75 I knoww im scared to takeing the anastrozole For 5 months now Yes some side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498057/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 1:11pm

I stopped Arimidex(Anastrazole) 6 weeks ago. Since then, My blood pressure is higher than it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143627/

Discussion: Symptoms after quitting arimidex

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

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