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Hello, I'm a breast cancer survivor. First diagnosed in 1999 with ductile carcinoma breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333219/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

I was diagnosed with stage 1A invasive ductal cancer,onc score of 22, ER+, HER-, lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348170/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

I was diagnosed exactly 10 years ago at 58. Insitu. Nuclear grade 3. I opted for...

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Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

@tessspike Hi and thanks for the hugs. Diet is absolutely something that can be worked on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800733/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

I take Vitamin D (i was found to be extremely deficient when diagnosed with LCIS and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288342/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

I was diagnosed with osteopenia about a year ago. On my Dr’s advice I stopped all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811162/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

At age 72 (as of June), I have decided to not take the Anastrozole or the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703084/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder 30 years ago plus anxiety all due to childhood...

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Discussion: Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

Hi, Colleen Haven't been on because of my many problems. I am doing ok, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262617/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer, in bones: Trouble eating

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2019

So I had 4 rounds of chemo over 12 weeks. The tiredness does go away eventually....

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Discussion: After breast cancer chemo - Paclitaxel

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

You are not alone. Hearing the "C" word changed me and you do not have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268477/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

I started with PT prior to my Mastectomy in Nov 2021 and continued following placement of...

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Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

There are several non-cancer-indicating reasons that tumor markers can rise. (Though a non-rise is always welcome...

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Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I was 49 when I was diagnosed with LCIS. I had a lumpectomy and followed up...

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Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

I only took Arimidix for 3 months. Side effects started about 4 weeks after I started....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

I do believe the AI drugs have an effect on the GI tract. I started issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297705/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bowel issues

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

I have been on Anastrazole for 5+ years now. ER+ breast cancer. 19 lymph nodes removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140453/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I'm 81 and after 5 days on Letrozole I had the worst pain in my life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998362/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Was the “big” surgery successful and would you do it again? I am currently being seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800943/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

@maryliz22503 You may be correct, but triple negative means the type does not have the estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442554/

Discussion: What do you think caused your breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

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