Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

724 total results

Comments (656)

I have been taking anastrozole since Sept 2016. I started right after I finished my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

Nice to hear from you Colleen. We do have drugs to address cancer and recurrence, at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86323/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2016

This is a great chat - just joining now. I'm 50 and I had breast cancer/lumpectomy/chemo/radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858229/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2023

@windyshores I wonder if my oncology team kept seeing me after 5 years because I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868967/

Discussion: Changing Doctors for Followup: Who do I see?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I am 9 year survivor and have experienced the same pain on armpit that I attribute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726328/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

I have pain in the armpit. Dr. Told me it was combination of surgery scar tissue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871713/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I had a d flap in Mar 2018 due to total mastectomy on right breast, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215240/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2018

I don't know where to join in here but here is my story and problem...April 11...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86604/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2018

Hi Lee. I’m new to the forum here, and closely relate with your diagnosis. I’m 59,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86601/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

I've been on Anastrozole (Arimidex) for 3 mos, the first pain was in my knees but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86416/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

In 2008 I was diagnosed with invasive dutcal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy with 17 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117431/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

This is my second breast cancer (not a recurrence) and it was grade 3 high grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918823/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Did you have radiation? If not then I’d say it is NOT acceptable that you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806857/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

Hey there! Any trauma and or stress to your body can certainly exasperate your fibro symptoms....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919510/

Discussion: What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I also had breast pain and never did have a lump. My regular mammogram found the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913355/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Hello Jane, I have to admit, by the time I scheduled my mastectomy, I had 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914516/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I looked into cryoablation, however my tumor did not qualify it would have cost 5k cash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846701/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Callaloo, I just found this site and am thrilled! Your 1st paragraph almost made me fall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746329/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

These are the EOs I use to massage into both breast. I use 2 at a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648009/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Happened upon this “connect group” while researching Anastrozole, the drug that I have taken daily since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853456/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

7262

20 minutes ago

Neuropathy

13012

31 minutes ago

Women's Health

8238

1 hour ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

2131

1 hour ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

3716

5 hours ago