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When i prepared for my chemo I read info from reputable websites on individuals experiences to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412537/

Discussion: How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

I am almost 5 years out from ER/PR+ breast cancer dx, mastectomy, and lymphedema dx, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009277/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I have been off them for 3 years now after only taking for 6 months, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734595/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Good morning ladies :-) my name is Rabab. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220112/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

@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, 2025

I am a 52 yo female that had early stage 1 ER+ invasive lobular breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208079/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

My ocotype was at 20 estrogen positive her2 negative with 2 lymphs positive my ki67 is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118725/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I refused the Zometa and I had to sign a document to that effect. In my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714092/

Discussion: Zometa infusion & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

I’m 70, ER/PR+ DCIS two years ago. I seem to finally have a way to manage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285993/

Discussion: Medications that are contraindicated for ER/PR + BC patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Well I just came up with a thorough list, with citations and documents which I uploaded...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655287/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

That's very interesting you are still on Tamoxifen post menopausal. I was also on Tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355128/

Discussion: Ovary removal screwing up my blood work

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

I am very familiar with this discussion. I was diagnosed with Luminal A (Stage 1A) IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687176/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Hi Angie, thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. I’ve already changed my diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296533/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

I had chemo first (4 Adriamycin-“red devil”), 12 Taxol, then lumpectomy, then 30 radiation. I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853097/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

@polianad22 speaking for myself I did not go "blindly" into treatment. I got 4 opinions, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780568/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

I could not tolerate the drugs at all, swelling of hands and feet, dizziness, lethargy, very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747861/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

I had a lumpectomy for stage 1 BC. Since I was 76 at the time I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647507/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

The thing about changing diet is you have to stick to it, in this case meaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703378/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

@windyshores I'm rethinking how much I can/should rely on the OncotypeDX 3% risk of recurrence if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687389/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Unfortunately I have had some rather intense GI issues after having chemo and then Covid a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422670/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

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