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I also question the use of these drugs. I was told 87% survival with 83% with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219938/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

I had atypical ductal hyperplasia so my doc put me on 10mg of Tamoxifen every other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055501/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 6:03pm

phonso | @phonso I stopped AIs due to cognitive changes. I could not concentrate, felt like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031815/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 2:29pm

My symptoms were not extreme. I was mostly tired for 5 years and couldn't lose the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879051/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

It sounds like you're making good decisions. Feeling "scared" is understandable. I tossed and turned at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238182/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I have to say that often diet information is not very scientific. Info on the web,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098482/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 9:34am

I had a serious fall when I was in the hospital after my surgery. My right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708414/

Discussion: Can radiation cause a hematoma to solidify?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

My onco told me to eat a high level of protein almost same amount of grams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865856/

Discussion: Anyone had your treatments delayed due to low neutrophil levels?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

I took letrozole for 5 years and wanted to do more. I had no weight gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997299/

Discussion: Should I take AI considering all the side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 5:57pm

I was up and around that afternoon and in the shower the following day..I was given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753764/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

I really like this blog spot. Some of the others will not allow any talk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655359/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

There is current research to create an artificial lymph node. John Hopkins is working on one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167121/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3 8:10am

I fasted before each chemo for about 30-36 hours, and used the science of why fasting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156430/

Discussion: How do you switch the mindset that chemo is going to help you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13 12:55pm

@lynnj3 - I think I was told to try to have between 50-75% of my body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904076/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

Hi Meomurian- I also had a mastectomy at 72. Am now 74. Like one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908625/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Hi I am a little more than two years past TNBC treatment. Stage 2a no lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986599/

Discussion: For those DX with TNBC and completed treatment: What’s your follow up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

My experience- postmenopausal, 2 years on tamoxifen, ER/PR+ DCIS, taking 5 mg now. Tamoxifen has some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171041/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 8:02am

Americans take ten times more prescription drugs then other Industrialized countries. The medicine I was taking,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702572/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

I am not sure if I am proceeding in the way my care team would prefer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613948/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Hi pink - Any other symptoms? Like cough, with or without sputum, chest pain, fatigue, fever,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257485/

Discussion: Breast cancer survivor, now I have MAC and bronchiectasis

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

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