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I’m also very concerned about the emotional side effects of radiation followed by Anastrozole.I don’t think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86589/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

I've just been switched from Femara to Arimidex because of bone pain with the former. Suddenly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86581/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

I had only radiation. Worked my way through two of the drugs and finally stayed on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86544/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

The only previous test was the Mamo and a breast biopsy before further surgery. Lump was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182331/

Discussion: Bone Metastasis in Pelvic and Spine

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2018

Hello, newbie here, looking to connect with others whose breast cancer has metastasized to both the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117394/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hi Rae: we're almost twins. I'm new to this site too. My BC came back after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117389/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

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

Mine was 17mm idc, deep, close to the chest. Surgeon elected to go in from under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531316/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:14am

@sue417 Hi , I had my radiation 2 years ago on chest wall, (mastectomy) axilla, neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531781/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 11:54pm

@jmab Stage 2. Radiation starts on Thursday. I will know more after that. When radiation is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531105/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 6:29am

I am hurting. Now with infection in left no-breast taking antibiotic. Right breast seems as though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534158/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 8:33am

Hello: I am Stage 4 pleomorphic invasive lobular carcinoma, triple negative. HER2 low. Mets to contralateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482651/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer: Really want and need to connect with others

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 11:09pm

Thanks for your update and information. I have lymphedema in one leg (pelvic lymph node surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528373/

Discussion: What were your first signs of arm lymphedema?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Mar 16 2:02pm

@bpknitter53 Hi It seems like you’ve been through a lot. I can imagine the treatments have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537262/

Discussion: Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:39am

I had radiation after a lumpectomy in October 2024 and I have the same issue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539911/

Discussion: Pain in rib area of radiation.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 6:52pm

Hi, I also have ILC had a double lumpectomy, chemo 4 rounds, hypofractionated radiation for 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545947/

Discussion: Exemestane side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 6:16pm

Basic recovery time for typical patients is at least eight weeks. That said, keep in mind...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545714/

Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 11:56am

@reflector75 Hey there! In 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I went through surgery,chemo, radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548665/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 10:55am

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