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@athena78, I'm sorry to hear that you experienced a recurrence. Your post is a welcome addition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354091/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 3:41pm

Hi @kathan55 , Shockwave like the cold laser is used to reduce inflammation and improve blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350816/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18 8:31am

I had a single mastectomy. Recurrence on chest wall 2 weeks later. Max chem to shrink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341691/

Discussion: have current implants - do I choose lumpectomy/rad or mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:16pm

I have been on Anastrozole for 1.5 years. I have increasing stiffness and pain. Walking 30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351167/

Discussion: Pain at night while taking Anastrazole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 3:40pm

I had a chest wall recurrence following a mastectomy as well. Initially diagnosed stage 2 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340245/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 9:14am

I have been told that taking any of the AIs reduce the recurrence/metastasis percentage rate into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357655/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 12:08pm

Hello Maggiejinx: I am pleomorphic invasive lobular carcinoma, triple negative. Dx in May 2022 as grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350292/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with invasive pleomorphic lobular cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 11:29am

Perhaps good decision to do radiation. I am 87 and healthy otherwise. Cancer in left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344747/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 8:03pm

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 just started the fasting, but it does help with my blood sugar issues. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337191/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 2:20pm

Wow, just started Anastrozole & so worried about bone density & as a heart patient, cardiovascular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336111/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 7:01am

Peggy, These links are helpful, but did you find anything on alternative dosing for Fulvestrant? The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342705/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 11:08pm

Hi Trinhttt. I was on Fluorouracil first, then Docetaxel, followed by radiation. The Herceptin started near...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348409/

Discussion: Triple positive breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 8:10pm

So I am 65 and was diagnosed with stage 2 idc 2 years ago. Just before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349799/

Discussion: Anastrozole and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 4:21pm

An oncotype score of 25 and over in post menopause means that the cancer tumor will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357464/

Discussion: Anyone with an Oncotype score of 61 choose no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 9:36am

@green1 My experience with age related memory problems, - from what my doctor says, and what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343797/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 1:35pm

I had the severe itch on my hands and feet and found relief while holding onto...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343526/

Discussion: Severe itching on hands and feet during Taxol chemo Treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 7:14am

Hi Lynnn in Ottawa, Keep being vigilant! I had extremely dense breast tissue which makes it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358046/

Discussion: Positive margin in breast for DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 11:04pm

On Anastrozole now for 1 year 2 months. The drug definitely worked - reduced the size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335036/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 2:07pm

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