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My story is a lot like bjohnson511. It was found on my routine mammogram. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965405/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I had a 1 mm anterior margin, focal, all other areas were 2 mm, DCIS, intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990393/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 2:22pm

I started it in October at age 52. Stage 1A IDC hormone positive. No chemo. 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989790/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 1:53pm

I was a participant in the MOST study of damaged and arthritic joints, with frequent MRIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000098/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 11:44am

I was put on Anastrozole on Feb. 1, 2022, after a lumpectomy (right breast) on Jan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026312/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 7:06pm

The French studies you mention sound like the "baby tam" study of 700 Italian women that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054828/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 2:21pm

Someo ne asked me if the decline in my bone density was caused by the pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050722/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 3:32pm

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 9:51am

I have had 2 biopsies and averted a 3rd on Valentine's Day (2023) because I flat-out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040823/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:28pm

Also interesting to note that, about a week after they had already done the 2018 stereotactic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040832/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:50pm

Hi! @windyshores I am taking Aromatase Inhibitors accompanied by Zoledronic acid infusion; however, due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042606/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:41am

I had all the side effects in the first 4 weeks. I lasted 6 months and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841459/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I too was on 5mg tamoxifen and had bladder leaks ,major crying episodes and my eyes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046185/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:37am

@mimzy My situation is similar to yours: ER+ PR+ HER2- I had a lumpectomy with 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012329/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:03am

Please do not be afraid of radiation. It is not at all painful. So,e people do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014099/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 6:14am

When my knee actually blew out (9/15/2022) I quit taking the Anastrozole and stayed off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057713/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 12:01pm

Yes your insurance will cover breast surgery and reconstruction ( including a non cancer breast should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046655/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 7:22am

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 8:50pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949849/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

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 1:20am

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