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From what I’ve read, you’re probably right. There is some break down in healthy cells, whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996645/

Discussion: Root Causes of Breast Cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

Hi, @gpigford and Mrs. gpigford, The safety pins that @windyshores recommended are to pin up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805002/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Hello, I know this is a confusing and difficult time. In 2000 I had stage two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123965/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

The first thing I noticed was my fingernails! They have become really weak, they bend back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001910/

Discussion: Hypothyroidism after breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

I was on Prolia for 5 years. I had my last injection in July and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771447/

Discussion: Zoledronic Acid: I need feed back for this drug please

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

@jkh Sorry about your struggles. I can relate to much of your post. I 'thought' I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732699/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Yes, I am furious about those lymph nodes being removed. Soon after the surgery I refused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253554/

Discussion: Fatigue is worse after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:53pm

I had been on Anastrozole for about a year with gradually worsening knee issues - getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747644/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

I am on the cusp of my 73rd birthday. I have been on Anastrozole for 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934930/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I was pretty nuch the same as you were, not high numbers, but I did do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754848/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

Hello. I have been dealing with trying to understand ADH. Mammo in Dec showed distortion so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706343/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2022

I had a surgery in Feb of 2021 to remove my tumor that had shrunk half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941506/

Discussion: Perjeta & Herceptin Sub Q (shot) feedback requested

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@mdr3 DF and MGH don't do blood tests for circulating cancer cells either. No amount of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904993/

Discussion: Circulating tumor cells to determine risk of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with LCIS at age 49, took tamoxifen for 5 years. During that time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732301/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Here’s my 2 cents. I took letrozole (same drug as anastrozole just different manufacturer) for five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797682/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

Hi @prc73 - You probably feel very anxious and concerned about what to do. I understand!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988852/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

@boathouse, Hi, I don't understand.....you had 5 weeks of radiation after the bilateral? What did they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791890/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Jeannie53 - I had Stage 0 cancer (LCIS) prior to invasive cancer and tried tamoxifen. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86912/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Hello francine6829 - I live in Colorado. I have had two different oncologists (due to health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254102/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2019

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