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Hi, @gpigford and Mrs. gpigford, The safety pins that @windyshores recommended are to pin up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805002/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

From what I’ve read, you’re probably right. There is some break down in healthy cells, whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996645/

Discussion: Root Causes of Breast Cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 12:45pm

shortshot80)to: mljskeet, I had a blood transfusion on the 12 of Jan, then the 16th I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173967/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

I am 45 and I was diagnosed in 2019 on right side, mastectomy was one and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012200/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 12:12am

SORRY, My finger slipped and I accidentally posted about weight lifters before I was finished. Anyway...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046822/

Discussion: Anastrazole take by weight lifters???

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 10:40am

@jkh Sorry about your struggles. I can relate to much of your post. I 'thought' I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732699/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I had a surgery in Feb of 2021 to remove my tumor that had shrunk half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941506/

Discussion: Perjeta & Herceptin Sub Q (shot) feedback requested

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@mdr3 DF and MGH don't do blood tests for circulating cancer cells either. No amount of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904993/

Discussion: Circulating tumor cells to determine risk of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Hello. I have been dealing with trying to understand ADH. Mammo in Dec showed distortion so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2022

I was pretty nuch the same as you were, not high numbers, but I did do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754848/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

I had been on Anastrozole for about a year with gradually worsening knee issues - getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747644/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

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

I was diagnosed with LCIS at age 49, took tamoxifen for 5 years. During that time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732301/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Here’s my 2 cents. I took letrozole (same drug as anastrozole just different manufacturer) for five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797682/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

I liked the graph, but I'm sorry it made me dizzy following all those lines. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839292/

Discussion: What caused my cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Hi @vickiekersch, it is known that some treatments (drugs and/or radiation) can cause heart or lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236894/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

Hi! I had bilateral mastectomy about one year ago. I decided to go flat at that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247113/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

@boathouse, Hi, I don't understand.....you had 5 weeks of radiation after the bilateral? What did they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791890/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Jeannie53 - I had Stage 0 cancer (LCIS) prior to invasive cancer and tried tamoxifen. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86912/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

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