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I’m sorry for what you’re going through and can relate. My oncologist told me that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774022/

Discussion: How long do side effects last? - 1 1/2 year survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

My oncologist and I had a detailed conversation about concerns with taking Anastrozole, 6 weeks before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693328/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I went faithfully every year for my mammograms. On one of my annual visits the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141292/

Discussion: Best with Dense Breasts - MRI/Ultrasound/Mammo with tomo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

I agree with @dlmdinia - the treatments and side effects depend on a lot of different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056507/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Hello Zebra Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Wow, both BRCA1/2 and CHEK2. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963065/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Did you all take Kisqali or Ibrance before trying Verzenio? I'm curious why your oncologists chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914337/

Discussion: What side effects did you have for how long with Verzenio.?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I was diagnosed almost one year ago - invasive ductal carcinoma, HR and PR positive and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781248/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Oh boy you hit the mark! I had double mastectomy. And while I believe I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614904/

Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2021

Hi Carol. Sorry you are having to deal with this. I was diagnosed with BC in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102491/

Discussion: Diagnosed with stage 3a ILC

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2016

I was a participant in the MOST study of damaged and arthritic joints, with frequent MRIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000098/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

Well, it looks like I'm in good company, in that we all have to make decisions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865336/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

I had asked my Mayo oncologist to draw my baseline estradiol and estrone levels before starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656318/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

I am definitely giving thought to having a bilateral mastectomy and getting reconstruction. The second breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276338/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2019

@kathyomaha55 @cemd03 As @cemd03 noted, exercise helps with the fatigue (try something easy on arthritic joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86672/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

Any of the A.I pills will inflame arthritic joints. I had to quit after my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136181/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Hi, this is a journey you are about to go through ....so many of us have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916822/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I too was in full on solution mode suddenly needing to understand what I was facing;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736502/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

Hi @rae3, May I start with wishing you the most of laughter, happiness and togetherness ever?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117368/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2016

Dear @sisslotsss. Sorry your question got a little derailed here. Regarding hair loss, I did use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669448/

Discussion: Anyone tried cooling systems with chemo to help prevent hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

Dear Karla: I am so sorry for what you've been through for more than 1.5 years:(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196685/

Discussion: Letrozole: Anyone have muscle pain as a side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

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