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Exactly what i discovered in my own research . If estrogen was the main cause of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951904/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Apparently more common in younger women. I hope you ask a doctor who can determine if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882755/

Discussion: Is 72 too old to develop Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Hi. Thanks for information. Have you ever had a CTC test, or asked them about having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868094/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I have gone flat; have her make sure she and her surgeon agree on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835082/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

Hi Cindy.....I am 72, so I am thinking cancer, drugs...which do I choose.....but somehow quality of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86429/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Thank you for your response and information. I don’t have a pulmonologist following me yet, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236895/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

This has been so helpful to read chats and experiences. I was diagnosed at 69 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1399725/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2025

I was started on Anastrazole. I had short episodes initially (headaches, nausea, dizziness) that would go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528180/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:26am

Drug companies spend large sums of money for testing to get drugs approved. I have read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045643/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

I had the same thing and had a choice of whole masectomy or partial. I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824252/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

It is possible the heart rate go up from med, even without physical activities, including stress,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708366/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

@karenatmayo I did whole brain radiation this past October for breast cancer mets to brain (I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166560/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer: Whole brain radiation side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2020

For hot flashes, I eat 2 tablespoons of "freshly ground" flax seeds every day, usually mixed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059206/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story! Your doctor sounds very detailed! Mine did a basic blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326149/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

Hi, Mat71. To my knowledge, AIs are not what caused your neuropathy. If you had chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114674/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

Hello, I've been on anastrozole for 14 months. Started to have locking and numbness on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852183/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Hi, I developed lymphedema in my right leg and left arm after finishing chemo for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321970/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

Wegovy is the only brand name that is coming to mind for me right now. GLP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205992/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

Thank you for posting this, it’s important. During my treatment of radiation and five years on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866992/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I was given injections of neupagen to help my wbc count...so I never got any infections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834100/

Discussion: Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

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