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I have been on Anastrazole for 3 years following mastectomy for grade 1 invasive lobular cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86659/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

I have just started Arimadex and wanted to hear from others taking this drug. My Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86654/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

I was diagnosed Stage 2A, IDC and DCIS, grade 3+, ER+, PR+, HER2-. I took 33...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219779/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

Have had chronic chest pain post mastectomy & radiation plus heart probs --its hard for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170145/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2018

Sorry to hear you're down but I can relate. I'm 2.5 years in and I still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86507/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2018

I complained for many years of what can be described as gallbladder symptoms. Right upper quadrant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192361/

Discussion: Connection between colon and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2018

I had the sentinel node removed. Due to the fact that my margins were positive as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170140/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2017

THANK YOU! I have not had major problems so far, although it'a only been 2 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86419/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2017

Hi, Starlight! I can imagine radiation for rectal problems would be VERY unpleasant. I know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86412/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

Hi . Is my first time. Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86353/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2016

I found it took at least 12 months after surgery, chemo and radiation to get close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86330/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

Sending good wishes to you! I wouldn’t jump to conclusions, just yet. Everyone’s experience with AI’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205568/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 7:01pm

cindylb, I probably should have mentioned my pain sooner but I thought this was normal after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321082/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

I just saw your post, which is exactly what I am experiencing: had left side nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279299/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 11 10:38am

@timely I'm not sure what a "chip bag" is, but maybe it's similar to a "swell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985116/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@timely It could be you're having "axial webbing" which is a type of lymphedema which causes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984632/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

My lumpectomy went very well, it was out patient, and I had no pain. After surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315231/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 6:46pm

I was diagnosed at age 70 with a 3 mm size tomorrow, all removed with biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801495/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I’m glad your surgery went well and there are no complications. You have been well prepared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263145/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 7:11am

I have been taking anastrozole since Sept 2016. I started right after I finished my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

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