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Hi, Tina. I was diagnosed last year with Stage1A, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, ER+ and HER2+++. Following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86523/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2018

I was diagnosed with Stage 1a-b breast cancer in 2020. I had a lumpectomy, a second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101628/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Happened upon this “connect group” while researching Anastrozole, the drug that I have taken daily since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853456/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Hi all - circling back on what is a thread that started in 2019 about rising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070385/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

If you go on the website for oncodx, it will give you what your results mean....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072182/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

Just saw this. I had a very challenging experience w/ a potential mis-dx of DCIS with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884358/

Discussion: Pathology reports differ: ADH on biopsy but no ADH after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871514/

Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

This is such a helpful post. Thank you. I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830365/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: What's yourCA 27-29?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I’m so sorry you have had to begin this journey but you came to a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hello Colleen and thanks for the warm welcome. I had many questions for my cancer researcher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323775/

Discussion: Chemotherapy doubts: Male breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

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

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130863/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Hi! @beachbabe & Sue: I actually have been wondering the same question regarding the safest &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029104/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Weight loss is huge. According to a study by NIH women who even take tamoxifen etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964173/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for your input Chris it is very helpful. I am 70 yrs old and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860937/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

@mick2 Hi Linda - It is all a lot to take in at once, but please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337588/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

to @islandelder and @samanthavon and @roch : I'm guessing that the radiation was not a direct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86596/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

texas5, our bodies react differently to chemo and the effects. I was supposed to start radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183688/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Hi! @windyshores I am taking Aromatase Inhibitors accompanied by Zoledronic acid infusion; however, due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042606/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

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