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@crazydaisy Yep - it's a problem, especially if you're under 5 feet! I didn't do well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609046/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Chris, this makes a lot of sense to me, and I also enjoyed reading about how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103036/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I had atypical ductal hyperplasia so my doc put me on 10mg of Tamoxifen every other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055501/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

phonso | @phonso I stopped AIs due to cognitive changes. I could not concentrate, felt like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031815/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I also question the use of these drugs. I was told 87% survival with 83% with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219938/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

I believe there is a lot to be said about trying different types of AI's including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144529/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

My symptoms were not extreme. I was mostly tired for 5 years and couldn't lose the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879051/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I took letrozole for 5 years and wanted to do more. I had no weight gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997299/

Discussion: Should I take AI considering all the side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

My onco told me to eat a high level of protein almost same amount of grams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865856/

Discussion: Anyone had your treatments delayed due to low neutrophil levels?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

@jmindy this https://www.melbournebreastcancersurgery.com.au/body-weight-and-breast-surgery-complications.html give a broader perspective of increasing risk of complications from the surgery from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376656/

Discussion: overweight and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

Oncotype 43. Lumpectomy. Margins and lymph nodes clear. k67 73%. Had 4 Chemo treatments of Cyclo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302466/

Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2025

I am taking letrozole daily as well. 2.5 yrs so far. I may be asked to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218943/

Discussion: After double mastectomy: Why do I have burning pains and more?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

I have to say that often diet information is not very scientific. Info on the web,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098482/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

It sounds like you're making good decisions. Feeling "scared" is understandable. I tossed and turned at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238182/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I was up and around that afternoon and in the shower the following day..I was given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753764/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

I really like this blog spot. Some of the others will not allow any talk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655359/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

I had a bilateral mastectomy on 11/5 and they did skin sparing surgery so that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261057/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

I didn't think it could spread to lymph nodes either. My dr assured me not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192612/

Discussion: Unusual Presentation of DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hi I am a little more than two years past TNBC treatment. Stage 2a no lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986599/

Discussion: For those DX with TNBC and completed treatment: What’s your follow up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi Meomurian- I also had a mastectomy at 72. Am now 74. Like one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908625/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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