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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

Trigger finger and carpal tunnel? Dizziness? Hi,I'm curious how many have experienced them with an AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851794/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I was on Letrozole for 9 months w/only hot flashes. (Oncologist #1). Off for chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805890/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

J, In 2014, my wife Jenny had a lumpectomy and radiation. Nov 2020, she fell to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796902/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

If you can still have the OncotypeDX genomic test done, you can have an idea of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744430/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Hi Lexy, I too, wish we were all meeting under different circumstances. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743703/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I developed anxiety issues about 9 months after chemo and radiation for breast cancer. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313406/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

I'm not taking the AI's because of the side effects and do get my estrogen levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86911/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Three years ago I had surgery for bilateral breast cancer (estrogen related in only one breast)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86563/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

Hello @flygirl1747 I am so sorry this is happening to you! I actually do know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234279/

Discussion: Second MRI after biopsy Nottingham level 2: Wait time is killing me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 9:05am

Hi @sarahmh I had two sentinel nodes removed. The breast surgeon said that he had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979716/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

So many here have mentioned that the AIs reduce the recurrence rate by 50%. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205790/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:50am

Hello, I just had my first Zometa Infusion less than 12 days ago. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097468/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

I had a horrible reaction to Letrozole. I had neuropathy from chemo that was minor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003631/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I asked for direct implants vs expanders, but had to get expanders. Dr was very reluctant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915352/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I was diagnosed with triple negative BC four years ago at age 66. Had four rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890864/

Discussion: What are things I need to know before I start AC Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

It seems like there are varying approaches. My team is on the no surgery side. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883423/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I am a TNBC survivor for past 4 years , i had lumpectomy/lymph node dissection on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876922/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Sorry to hear you are on this journey. This is what I can tell you from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832145/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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