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I had a small ischemic stroke while on my AI and my oncologist said that can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004748/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

10 years cancer free on Saturday October 25!🙏 5 years on tamoxifen , finishing up 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763586/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

My story and age same as yours. I chose radiation (5 days ) and I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042171/

Discussion: Low risk IDC: Using data (POLAR assay) to decide on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I would suggest you reconsider taking HRT. I took it in my 50s and wish I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832416/

Discussion: Hormone therapy for menopause symptoms after DCIS?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I used to love sugar, but I’ve managed to overcome my cravings by brushing my teeth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310062/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22 7:51am

My thought is that AI not only prevents local recurrence but also reduces the risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215846/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 3:15pm

It has now been 10 weeks off and I go for my mammo on Tuesday. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328177/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Thank you Ja5747! Last week I had a stent placed endoscopically between my stomach and small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321456/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2020

When I had chemo it was recommended that I increase my protein intake to close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372422/

Discussion: Diet during chemo - TNBC

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 7:52am

If you are talking about Exemestane, I take that also. I feel like someone threw my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170638/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Hi Lottie, I started Tamoxifen in March of 2016, and they noted the hyperplasia on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680057/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2022

Hi Colleen - I got the test results in a little less than three weeks. Much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983675/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Also MY FIRST TIME EVER on a daily medication. Im taking Anastrozole. I too, at 72,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801779/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@elladee Hello Elladee, I am sorry to hear of your problem with nausea. Even mild persistent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604127/

Discussion: Mild permanent nausea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2021

I went through 5 months of chemo, and my taste buds were immediately affected. First I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122664/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Thank you all for your input, I have appreciated it more than you will know! So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868081/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I “forgot” to add i worry about future bone issues. If i develop any i will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379916/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 3:12pm

As a patient that was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with De nova metastatic stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027406/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

I'm not the same as your case but I wanted to commend you for asking these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429260/

Discussion: Radiation after single mastectomy (SMX): What were your after effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 4:12pm

@ccc1965 Hi Cory, I was diagnosed with ILC June 2024 and did mastectomy, chemo, corrective surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414470/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13 8:54am

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