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Last several days I felt less fatigued and today I was able to have my chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140122/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 11 9:32pm

Oncotype DX testing is not available for those with HER2 Positive receptor, which I have. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798790/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Sorry to read that so many women have had adverse side effects from arimedex. Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219814/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

I had severe fatigue, had to drive myself an hour, and would go to bed when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134351/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 9:25am

@mjay this exactly what I experienced with Arimidex. I took it for a year and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605893/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2021

I've been on Anastrozole for almost 2 years. At first I really suffered from joint pains,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86482/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2018

@mugs24cancer : I have been on Letrozole for 10 weeks now. First 2 weeks some mild...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632000/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

Well in my wisdom of 71 years I have finally come to the realization that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004598/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 9:04am

Hi My oncology radiologist nurse told me the fatigue will get worse before it gets better....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093687/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 6:50am

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

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I am struggling with side effects (I think) - brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893349/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I also have insomnia. When mentioned to my doctor - she said it was an unusual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87011/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

I had a pretty good experience… similar to @meeshodge. I stayed overnight in the hospital, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193646/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AT AGE 83 LAST SUMMER AND RECEIVED THE INITIAL RECLAST (ZOLEDRONIC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182812/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with zoledonic acid infusion for osteopenia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2018

In 2018 - I had 21 radiation treatments. 16 were to the whole breast (I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797761/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I took Anastrazole for 5 years with no major issues but the biggest thing you need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710365/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2022

@sandyjr The fear of lymphedema is quite real. Where my medical treatment is, they have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262380/

Discussion: BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

I was on two other meds before Aremedex and they both gave me horrible joint pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86453/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2017

I'd love to hear how you get on. I'm post op & awaiting radiation treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134269/

Discussion: Radiation fatigue

Posted: Sep 1 6:53am

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Having both halves of your diaphragm paralyzed is even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063603/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 7 8:28am

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