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I am one my second WEEK of Arimidex, after lumpectomy, node dissection and 32 radiation treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86401/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2017

Hi there. I recently had a mastectomy for Estrogen and progesterone positive receptor breast cancer. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86399/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2017

Having a mastectomy and reconstruction is obviously a highly personal decision, and through this website and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211182/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 9:12am

I had Stage 1 same type as you. I had 20 rounds of radiation over four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200425/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

In 2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in two sites in my left breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190277/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I agree that the arm position is painful. My radiation started about 6 weeks post surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184312/

Discussion: Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Had last radiation yesterday. Got to ring the bell and everyone cheered me wow! Luckily I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180236/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

my name is Laura Henderson and I have peripheral neuropathy. I believe mine stems from chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178688/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

i finished 3 weeks of radiation 5 days a week , a couple of months ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172069/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

I feel exactly the same way. If this recurrs my next step will be exactly that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170270/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I switched from anastrozile after one month to Letrozole. I took two brands of Letrozole (accord...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151235/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I was on Tamoxifen for 5 months after 7 months on Anastrozole, My symptoms on Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135105/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I had 14 radiation treatments after a lumpectomy for early stage papillary carcinoma. No lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125288/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

Hi, in April 2024 I had a right breast mastectomy for stage 0 DCIS. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121668/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I remember that, when I was taking Anastrozole, I had episodes of teariness for no good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110220/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I meant to ask also if you had any radiation? There is radiation induced necrosis that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106410/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hi. I’m Glenda from Florida, I’m about 6 months out from my last radiation 01/08/2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096676/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

When this happened to me (both armpits after radiation), it was a fungal infection that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090262/

Discussion: Has anyone had a red itching rash in armpit?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

YES, I HAVE THE SAME THING. BEFORE I JUST HAD SCATTERED FIBROGLANDER, RECENTLY I NOW HAVE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073506/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

What do you do if your oncologist never will not tell you what your chances are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071538/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

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