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Here’s some brief information from Mayo Clinic about whole body vibration: - Is whole-body vibration a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697447/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2022

I opted NOT to have reconstructions because of the same reasons many above cited. That was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247115/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I just joined this group to check out others experiences with Anastrozole. I recently (Nov 6)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86664/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I made my decisions in an unusual way--after consulting with numerous people who know me. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860817/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I had my 1.5 cm breast tumor at 6 O'clock. It was glued to my chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806528/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@lcr217 You are spot on. Besides lymphatic cording, it is also called axial webbing. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733075/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hi Colleen, Thank-you so much for the links, especially for the Hormonal Therapy Side Effects Comparison...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269973/

Discussion: Questions about Hormone Blockers: Side Effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

I'm sorry you're on this journey - but here's my experience and my decisions. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121746/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I fasted before each chemo for about 30-36 hours, and used the science of why fasting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156430/

Discussion: How do you switch the mindset that chemo is going to help you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952293/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Thank you for asking- side effects: Tamoxifen caused Extremely HEAVY BLEEDING with periods and ovarian cysts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797795/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I am currently taking Xeloda and have been for 6 mos. The hand/foot syndrome has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663738/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

I was unable to take the aromatase drugs (due to side effects). I was also early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326545/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

Like most of us, I was devastated by my breast cancer diagnosis at age 70. Fortunately,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033955/

Discussion: Resilience: What Personal Strengths Do You Bring To Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

In addition to knitting, I also sew. When I had chemo, I knit myself a hat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099913/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

As a P,.S., the Tamoxifen dosage was increased by my Texas oncologist on June 23 from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075271/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

@maryaronoff I'm on the same ship in the sense that we are among the older cohorts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86665/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I am almost 5 years out from ER/PR+ breast cancer dx, mastectomy, and lymphedema dx, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009277/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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