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Hi @kruzin, fortunately, I did not have to have radiation or chemo prior to surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208262/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

I think each person can have different side effects to each drug. My experience: I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156657/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

@shebell, You might want to check out the following similar discussion: Stopping AI and Starting Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139894/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

I developed lymphedia in my breast and under my arm following my mastectomy and radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138492/

Discussion: Skin changes on breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

Wow! Thank you for the information. I will request the block and hope they will provide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126080/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Hi @ginny100 Sorry to hear you are dealing with breast cancer and treatment again. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122925/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

https://www.cell.com/heliyon/fulltext/S2405-8440(24)00824-7 This article was posted in a similar thread. Studies know showing no benefit in terms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112649/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

meeshodge, I understand that Cancerlifeline.org has free counseling. livingbeyondcancer.org also has a helpline. I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109018/

Discussion: Looking for low-cost therapist to help navigate breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

I am praying your mammogram is a negative result. As for the pain and swelling, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106432/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I'm 64 and was diagnosed with left breast invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+ HER2-) in Sept. 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106227/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Yes, I’ve had side effects from Kisqali and Letrozole but let me preface my response noting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104354/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

@trashycat what was your Oncotype score and your actual ER and PR scores? With letrozole, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099265/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

@val97 you are describing me 8 months ago. After months of constant, intense fight or flight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098140/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

I wrote a really long response, which won't post. Basically, as a 78 year old b.c....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085225/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Arthralgia and joint pain are known side effects of an AI. I believe it is caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077817/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I think your strategy is the best one as ultrasound not great for dense breasts! My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075525/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I had to help my Mom take care of my father, who was dying of terminal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075399/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

I’ve been on Kisqali and Letrozole for over 3 years now. Blood counts always wax and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074009/

Discussion: Anyone on elacestrant (Orserdu) and ribociclib (Kisqali) for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

I agree that inconvenient as it sounds, a 2-hour drive is worth it to finally get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070870/

Discussion: What treatment should I expect when mass found in breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

I don't personally know anyone who suffered terrible side effects on AI's and some seemed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067232/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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