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In 2001, I was very grateful that Effexor controlled my hot flashes—I was post-lumpectomy for hormone-driven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994660/

Discussion: Anyone taken Effexor low dose for menopause symptoms?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Hi, this is a journey you are about to go through ....so many of us have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916822/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 6 months ago then one week only of radiation (new protocol, 3000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810783/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

I have just returned from my 6 year post op appointment. I had a clear mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87484/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2019

Hi, Tina. I was diagnosed last year with Stage1A, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, ER+ and HER2+++. Following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86523/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2018

@justbreathe11 My hair is thinning dramatically as I go through chemo for blood cancer. A friend's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228101/

Discussion: Comfy hats for hair loss - Suggestions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 8:54pm

I took Accord brand name throughout my five years. Dry few side effects some loss of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045164/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I have been on letrozole for about 5 1/2 years now. I am experiencing extreme dizziness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946161/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Last Christmas my daughter was engaged and a week later we were exchanging the words “...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788940/

Discussion: Sending healing thoughts this holiday season

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

I wanted to add something to you about the hair thinning/loss. I was fortunate (no chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86639/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

Yes, I have posted about Xgeva and Faslodex but here goes. I starting getting Xgeva injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86377/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2017

I'm not aware of problematic side effects after a little over a year on anastrozole, except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86329/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I am doing ok. Thank you for asking. I decided to go on Verzenio because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226160/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 10:18am

BRAVA on making your decision; such a steep and swift learning curve we must engage in....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764470/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

You gave me lots to think about. My situation is as follows: Bilateral mastectomy May 2025,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317763/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 8:46am

darkside, After the BC cancer, another genetic mutation and likely the chemo and Lynparza caused MDS....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188672/

Discussion: Herceptin alone or Herceptin + Perjeta together?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293690/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:24pm

Hello, I have started on chemo Trodelvy in 12/22/23. I loss my hair a week late....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011784/

Discussion: Has anyone been given Trodelvy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

I had no withdrawal symptoms just felt better stomach issues are gone hair loss’s slow down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041948/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I just quit Anastrozole July 5 cold turkey after 6.5 years. It feels like I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897538/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

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