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While taking anastrozole, my bone health is my #2 concern (after recurrence, new primary, or metastasis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809994/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

@bestpommom First let me say I am so sorry to hear that you are having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768264/

Discussion: Pathology with close margins-ADH or DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Just found this site and discussion. I had stage 1 IDC 2.5 yrs ago, 2 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733818/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

I am 75. Not taking AIs would increase the 9 year recurrence rate from 3% to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388988/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

Hello friends, I’m an active healthy 73 year old with early Osteopenia. Since this discussion pertains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782700/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Hi Beth, I moved your message to this discussion started by @roch who was asking similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619660/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

What was your risk of recurrence with and without radiation? I had a lumpectomy for IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028436/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

IDC ( 1.9mm) and DCIS(4cm), took 3 lymph nodes all negative.Estrogen and Progesterone positive HER2 neg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956963/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Hi, I am 70 and I had triple negative ILC in my L breast and estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875362/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I was curious if anyone else had been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740651/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

One thing my onco-radiologist mentioned to me was: even though my risk of recurrence is 5%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693487/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

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

I’m almost 3 years from mine (June 2023). Had rapidly growing idc - initially measured at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481267/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 10:27am

Diagnosed grade 2 idc in April 2023. Initially recommended surgery, radiation and 5 years ai (hr+,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317957/

Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

@maliamd, I moved your 2 discussions into one so that members can follow your story and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967523/

Discussion: My Mets Breast Cancer Story: Questions about Low WBC, spots on liver

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

@joannemm30809 the answer to your question is it depends. There are many types of chemotherapy, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905455/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Hi there, I'm sorry you are also on this journey but glad you can reach out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889934/

Discussion: To boost or not to boost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I had bilateral lumpectomies in July 2021: DCIS/IDC in right breast; ILC in left breast. Clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816601/

Discussion: Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

I just saw this thread and wanted to add my 2 cents. 2 years ago at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604246/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2021

Hi Trivia. Colleen also tagged me on your post. I'm sorry but I can't be much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314928/

Discussion: Ibrance and Liver Lesions: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

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