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Unlike radiation to internal parts of the body,radiation therapy to the breast usually does not cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902778/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I’m 60 and in pretty good shape had lumpectomy/dsci on left breast and reconstruction on both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985816/

Discussion: Fatigue after DCIS breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Welcome to connect @dlpeters7 , I am so glad you found us. There is a nice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903595/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi everyone, first time posting. Grateful for this forum. I had stage 2B invasive ductile carcinoma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857286/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I have been on Anastrozole for a year now. I am thinking of taking a break....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86754/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

If your thyroid is under active, that can certainly contribute to the fatigue. No history myself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242895/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer now S-TSH is 7.9 anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2025

I admire you all very much. I’ve taken AI and lasted a week - effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094012/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Hi Yes I agree everyone has to do what works for them. I started taking MCT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093693/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

I would try a different time when you take the medicine. I take Anastrozole now for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021293/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

Tabrecta has caused me mainly fatigue & swelling. I also have arthritis pain & fibromyalgia &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111295/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

75% of patients have no side effects or they are mild enough that they take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87063/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

Brain MRI came back clear. Talked to oncologist today, asked about percentage that anastrozole would benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920621/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Hi I I had the 10-day radiation double dose opposed to 4 weeks not had anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388515/

Discussion: Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

@kathyomaha55 @cemd03 As @cemd03 noted, exercise helps with the fatigue (try something easy on arthritic joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86672/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

@buckokey Yes I am very glad I had it. For me last January I asked for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522705/

Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 5:36pm

I recently finished breast cancer treatment but then two months later my husband was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032061/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

@baker1 It's odd, I stopped anastrozole because of all the side effects and then began letrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87297/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

Just saw your post! I am beginning my 3rd week of Arimidex and so far have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86411/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

I was 60. I had lumpectomy and reconstruction on both at the same time. “Out patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334683/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

Hi. I’ve been on Arimidex for almost 2 years and the list of side effects is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256463/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

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