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I started on Anastrozole in November 2018- I was age 63. After about 3 or 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127755/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

I have hiccups all the time, but I never connected it with the folfox chemo, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125519/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

I had the BCI test when I hit 4 years of being on Anastrozole and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121526/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

You are correct in your way of thinking. Anything that causes us to lose all or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120010/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Tabrecta has caused me mainly fatigue & swelling. I also have arthritis pain & fibromyalgia &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111295/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

@jgallagher04921 How frustrating, I am sure after cancer and surgery you just want to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104738/

Discussion: No orgasm after breast cancer treatment: so frustrated

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Thank you PML! I will be setting all of that up. I have an oxygen concentrator...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059453/

Discussion: How to manage new shortness of breath with bc mets to lungs?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

I have been on Tamoxifen 5mg daily now for about 4 months I couldn’t tolerate 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054284/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I appreciate your reply. I read this study when my oncologist recommended that I try exemestane...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051796/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

I am glad you are planning for chemo. I am really glad you found Mayo connect!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050074/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

SORRY, My finger slipped and I accidentally posted about weight lifters before I was finished. Anyway...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046822/

Discussion: Anastrazole take by weight lifters???

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Diagnosed in 2023 at age 60, with stage 1a breast cancer, had preexisting osteoporosis and high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046007/

Discussion: Breast cancer patient also with osteoporosis: AI, Prolia and Reclast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

Hi sue417--my bone density was just fine going in, and I intend to start having it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042442/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Also . . . the cancer I had is >90% ER+ HER2 neg. Was on HRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039711/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I found that talking with trusted friends and family members about my fears helped to lessen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038816/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

@bjohnson511 to me it seems that any drug, or any dose of any drug, that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035680/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

To combat the soreness ( I’m reluctant now to cause it pain) I limit what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031247/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I was HER2 positive at 79. I had a lumpectomy, chemo with Taxol and Herceptin, plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029990/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

I got fitted for bras that hold the prosthesis at a Mayo store. I tried different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017049/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

I was just diagnosed Jan 18 - so I’m with you on this new journey. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008853/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

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