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I had invasive dci disease with 1 lymph positive. Pet pathology report after surgery. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048261/

Discussion: Anyone taking a CDK4/6 inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I had to stop all my drugs. The side effects made my life inbearable, swollen hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687776/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

My BP was going up slowly on Letrozole (switched from Anastrozole which was worse). I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242636/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

I’m DCIS grade 3. Had 2 surgeries. The ladies here on this site have helped me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780688/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

I take anastrozole before bed. Usually, I have not eaten for 3-4 hours before. Noticed that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177949/

Discussion: Diet with anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Yes, same diagnosis in 2022. I had a lumpectomy, 20 rounds of radiation. I tried AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347271/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

For what it's worth, since I am very concerned about moving from mild osteopenia into osteoporosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689290/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

@sheilaray Hi & Kudos - you took the best self healing step by reaching out and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686078/

Discussion: Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2022

Hi! @cerwin Yes it’s a tough and personal decision. I have always tried to stay healthy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631689/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

@ebtexas55 Thanks for those recommendations. I have viewed some of them and especially like Dr. Wm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424277/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Vegan/vegetarian is not necessary, nor is it the answer to breast cancer. I have a lady...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009347/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I have read of teeth falling out, as well as dental implants becoming 'unincorporated' in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702512/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

@7318 I initially was on Letrozole (AI) and after about 3 months experienced reflux, nausea and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428681/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Hello maggiejinx, I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 3 ER+Her2- invasive pleomorphic lobular 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351327/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with invasive pleomorphic lobular cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

Hi Monigue, The side effects I'm having with Tamoxifen are maybe one hotflash every few days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665288/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

Those are big decisions. I’m sure you’ve gotten feedback from doctors and your family. Here’s one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615054/

Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2021

I don't know that we get breast cancer because of any hormone 'imbalance'. I'm not saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747008/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

Welcome to our little Breast Cancer world. It's actually a lot bigger than little. I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276741/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

I was diagnosed at 66 with TNBC. For me, red devil came first and I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975276/

Discussion: Scared and needing support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I too am curious on the drugs given after surgery and radiation. I am post menopausal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880500/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

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