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@sandyjr, I had stage 1 invasive ductal cancer in 2017. Like you I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291274/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

I started on Letrozole with no issues for 9 months until I began chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939502/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Did you have radiation? I ended up with lymphedema as a result of radiation…not uncommon. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217177/

Discussion: Pain unmanaged: Considering change in breast cancer surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 8:20am

I'm 64 and was diagnosed with left breast invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+ HER2-) in Sept. 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106227/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I was diagnosed on 12/07/2021 and had lumpectomy on 1/27/2022. I was put on Anastrozole on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037454/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

It’s interesting to hear this. I have been taking Letrozole (Femara) for 2 months and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87367/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Hi All- Like many on this thread I had breast cancer and radiation, and am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87191/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2019

I had a lumpectomy in January, radiation, and 2 different AIs with bone pain side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261457/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2019

I have not been on Arimidex, but my understanding is that the side effects of AI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87062/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

@baker1 - I just had my first 3D mammo after surgery and radiation that finished in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257689/

Discussion: First mammograms after surgery and radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

I’ve been following a lot of activity of this topic in recent days and weeks and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86933/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Had my check up yesterday with my oncologist post radiation and 5 weeks on femura. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86827/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

They were able to fit me in today, one day early! My stitches were ripping out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244347/

Discussion: How Long Did You Have Your Drains in After Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2019

I’m also very concerned about the emotional side effects of radiation followed by Anastrozole.I don’t think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86589/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

I've just been switched from Femara to Arimidex because of bone pain with the former. Suddenly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86581/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

I had only radiation. Worked my way through two of the drugs and finally stayed on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86544/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

The only previous test was the Mamo and a breast biopsy before further surgery. Lump was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182331/

Discussion: Bone Metastasis in Pelvic and Spine

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2018

Hello, newbie here, looking to connect with others whose breast cancer has metastasized to both the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117394/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hi Rae: we're almost twins. I'm new to this site too. My BC came back after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117389/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

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