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I am 75 yrs old and have been taking Anastrozole for 2 years and 2 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87528/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2020

@nataliehope It depends on what you mean by reconstruction. Extensive excision of both tumors on different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208277/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

@virginiae Such an interesting question. I have an estrogen-related issue which may or may not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297654/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2020

My husband is receiving Folfirinox chemotherapy post Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer. At their worst, his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265622/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 24, 2020

I was diagnosed with LCIS six years ago and Invasive Lobular Cancer four years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257097/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2020

I concur - 👍. P.S. another good book is, “Breast’s The Owner’s Manual” every women’s guide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279328/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

@anne72 From what I understand, there is a difference between recurrence rate and survival rate. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279315/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2019

This is just slightly off topic but I had to share...........I had Stage 1 Lobular BC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87358/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2019

Has anyone tried going on a gluten free diet to reduce the joint inflammation in their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87352/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2019

Hi @samy. I wish I knew why my cancer metastasized, but the truth is the doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/258637/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Afinitor + aromatase inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2019

Wow! This study is really interesting. Summation: Interpretation Aromatase inhibitors reduce recurrence rates by about 30%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87111/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

It is a gene test of your particular tumor. It has a score of 1 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86974/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

I’m wondering how many of you gals had ADH in both breasts? I have a long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248676/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

Hello francine6829 - I live in Colorado. I have had two different oncologists (due to health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254102/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2019

@bsones, so sorry to hear that you are dealing with ADH. Yes, the waiting is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211246/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2019

@brianphilip and @elizm, side effects are tricky. Everyone reacts differently. You're quite right @brianphilip when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86685/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

Hi Judy, I did some digging and found out a bit more about medication reviews and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196585/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2018

OK, so I'm giving you this first round as a win! (ha ha). I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86515/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2018

I know I may have no place to suggest, but I am post menopausal (early hysterectomy),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173969/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2018

I am on the cusp of my 73rd birthday. I have been on Anastrozole for 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934930/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

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