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I have been on Ibrance and letrozole for nine years now. The only side effect that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318401/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 8:29am

I have been taking Aromasin (Exemestane) for just about 4 months after lumpectomy for DCIS/5 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823836/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I am 75. Not taking AIs would increase the 9 year recurrence rate from 3% to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388988/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 5:50pm

Hi I was diagnosed with d c I s stage zero er pr positive her 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125865/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Hi Thank you for all that very informative information and you have given me more questions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056006/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I'm supposed to stop anastrazole in January 2024, after 5 years, but the doctor recommended taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973105/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

Thanks for that update, very reassuring to know that fatigue is not necessarily something to fear,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842910/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

You are definitely in the right place here, if you back up and read this thread....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819878/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

This sounds awful and I’m sorry you’re going through it. Have you thought of seeing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724189/

Discussion: Ibrance and Fulvestrant for Stage 4 MBC, Lung Fills w Fluid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

Hi I agree, doctors totally down.Play side effects from radiation. I have never been anemic in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227649/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 11:15am

Four months may be too soon to accept as the new normal. The body takes time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109194/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

also had surgery with Michele Specht at MGH she is excellent! Seeing Érica Mayer at DFCI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914654/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I am sorry you are experiencing pain from bone metastasis. I would not take anything without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761984/

Discussion: Cannibis use among cancer patients.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I am starting 10th month on IBRANCE & letrozole-my side effects are fatigue, hair loss &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325163/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

Thank you! I’ve never had a CA 27.29 test before, so unfortunately I don’t have anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094008/

Discussion: CA 27.29 elevated, could it be from RA?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Hi I am interested to know how many women on here decided not to take hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055902/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Have you been able to find an employer who will accommodate a nap in the afternoon?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674058/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS 4mm x 6mm found on mammogram in July. Had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777968/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

Fatigue is the worse. I am 3 years out. I had a mastectomy, did adryamycin, cytoxin,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650438/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 2, 2021

I began AI's with Arimidex and after a year and a half had to go off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288337/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

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