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@lvp1122 Hello. I was diagnosed also with DCIS in Aug and had the surgery Nov 28th....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795486/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

The oncology nutritionist I saw was pathetic. Recommended Mediterranean Diet (which is OK) and had zero...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763455/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Yes, I tried low dose tamoxifen based on the research of oncologist Andrea De Sensi, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752683/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I am in canada and the drugs that are covered by medical have fillers in them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667192/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

@juliafire it is a rough journey! I had negative nodes and negative margins on my tumor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432104/

Discussion: Double mastecomy and trying to decide whether to do chemo or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Hi there - I'm 58 yrs old and learned that I had osteoporosis after the DEXA...

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Discussion: Anastrozole and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

I look at me getting it as a perfect storm. Too many mammograms in my life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791383/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

With a 6.2 lump already… I believe you are considered a 2a or b. It wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261064/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

I think that is very smart to value how your heart will do on these drugs,...

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Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

I just joined this group to check out others experiences with Anastrozole. I recently (Nov 6)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86664/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

jhefner, just wanted to drop you a note on your cancer situation and your antigen numbers....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829836/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

I had double mastectomies in 2015 and bone loss from aromatase inhibitors (did you do an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041009/

Discussion: Mast Activation Syndrome and Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

My experience was a good one. Although I'm sure most would say I am taking too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903497/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi- I've been on Letrozole for 3 months (lumpectomy for 2 cm Lobular, followed by radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855151/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Hi Colleen, Thanks for your inquiry. I think you’re understanding correctly. Long story short: I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334398/

Discussion: At Home DNA Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2021

I am five years out from my mastectomy which included removal of 19 lymph nodes, three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281983/

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

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

I think the 53% of reduction, to which this article refers, is prevention in women who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205264/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Hi Glori I live inCape Town South Africa. At 70 I was diagnosed with aggressive ovarian...

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Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2017

The study I saw about the blood vessel and heart damage was small (about 60 women,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86371/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Thank you for the clarification. I am so glad you had surgery!!! I can completely understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358034/

Discussion: Anyone with an Oncotype score of 61 choose no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

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