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I am your age 72 years old, have been prescribed Verzenio (abemaciclib)- diagnosed with STAGE 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331246/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 10:58am

Hello @sloggingthru geez I am sorry to hear about the hair loss. I remember feeling like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317809/

Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 9:32am

Hi, I am sorry to hear that you are worried. The protrusion definitely felt like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322534/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 7:38pm

Glad to hear from you. It sounds like a lot is going on medically. I'm glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328182/

Discussion: HPV & Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 7:55am

Prior to my diagnosis of breast cancer, I used a weaker version of estrogen in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329277/

Discussion: Vaginal Estrogen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 2:33pm

Try PT. They are trained to understand how the body works. The more weight-bearing exercise you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305645/

Discussion: Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 4:11pm

Hello @jig4891 I have not heard of this. I have talked to dozens of women taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316141/

Discussion: Taking testosterone to help with aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 9:42pm

Since you have breast cancer, having mutations may change your treatment plan. It’s an easy test....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328611/

Discussion: Genetic testing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 5:58pm

I found an excellent article on what is currently (2022) known about joint and tendon pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318127/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 6:08pm

I have been on Ibrance and letrozole for nine years now. The only side effect that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318401/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 8:29am

I am 40 years old, have been on Verzenio (abemaciclib) for over 2 years. My diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329315/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 3:16pm

I had a recurrence on my chest wall 2 weeks after a mastectomy. I then had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329694/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 8:46am

I believe treatment decisions are also influenced by age. If you're under 50, the thresholds for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303167/

Discussion: Next steps after high OncoDX score.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 9:23am

@rom828 I was also 43 when I was diagnosed. My treatment includes an aromatase inhibitor (AI)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305521/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 1:02pm

I just had mastectomy single breast and don't need radiation and all margins clear, nothing in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292669/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 11:17am

Cdk 4/6 Verzenio reduces the chance of death by an absolute value of 7-8 percent. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317795/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 9:15am

Most like meant Mepitel Film, a transparent barrier film dressing, can be used during radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317952/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 12:35pm

@lucyanne5005 There’s this whole continuum to consider when making this type of decision. I don’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322308/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 12:36pm

30 years after my mastectomy + 6 months of CAF chemo (age 43) & no recurrences,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322327/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 1:10pm

Thanl you for your sympathetic reply. If you have a lump that feels like a bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322853/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 9:51am

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