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@ritalu I found the wound care to be the most burdensome toward mental health (even more-so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452237/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

I had a lumpectomy (stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma) February of 2024. This was followed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436168/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

At 68 I was dx with Triple Negative (11/21) then found I was BRCA2+; had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832461/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I started on Anestrozole in December of 2019 after my last breast cancer treatment. In late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87559/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

I was able to get a 2nd opinion at UC Davis from Dr David Gandara. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554896/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 2:10am

Initially started on Anastrazole. After about 8 months, the muscle and joint pain and leg cramps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371939/

Discussion: Switch from letrozole to exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

I am also stage I, no lymph node involvement but I had a bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86428/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Only cut you hair about 2 inches from your scalp. Not all hair falls out &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319288/

Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 30, 2020

I had asked my Mayo oncologist to draw my baseline estradiol and estrone levels before starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656318/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

@reflector75 Nice comprehensive current study! Thanks for the info. I've inserted the link below to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493402/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 12:09pm

I was diagnosed with LCIS in 2013 at the age of 54 and with invasive Lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803816/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I had 4 rounds of Adriamycin and Cytoxan and 12 weeks of Taxol. Many people have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304130/

Discussion: Dose-dense (dd) AC chemo + paclitaxel: How to prepare?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

Hi Rosa1935 My ongoing connection to this sharing relationship with all in this forum has tested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892159/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Jussnunu, hi, and I’m very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I too was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751673/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Hi MJ, Yes, tying scarves was a pain, especially those silky poly ones. I live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335860/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2025

Like @elizm , I thought wigs were the way to go. I got one and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319280/

Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

I am always amazed to hear medical plans and how they differ from one person/set of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826645/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

I have just completed 5 years taking anastrozole for stage 2b breast cancer. I had surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697928/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Getting a second opinion from another oncologist makes sense. Although I'm satisfied with the care from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378986/

Discussion: Switch from letrozole to exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

@mamajite My hematology oncology Dr said straight-faced i would not lose my hair. HA! Read side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1598641/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 11:19am

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