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No one in my family had cancer until they were in their 70s. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257099/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

Me adding that I got my oncotype Dx yesterday and at 64 years old with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830617/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Agree! I’m still in radiation but really do not want to take either. My onc says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911289/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Just started Anastrozole 1 week ago. Have some back pain but tolerable. Hot flashes same as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990527/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 7:52pm

I know everyone reacts to meds differently, but would like to take a poll please. From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915339/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Yes! I am 59, postmenopausal. I know I have dry eyes from Lasik, but dang, Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177705/

Discussion: Eye sight

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I was diagnosed with DCIS with micro invasion 10/23 and had a lupectomy 2/24. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139529/

Discussion: The word "Survivor."

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10 2:49pm

@raebaby ask your doc but I believe the drop in estrogen with aromatase inhibitors is less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872619/

Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

It’s good to know that you are not having a lot of issues being on Tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163356/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27 8:54am

Hi Trixie, I know you are taking Exemestane, I meant when you said, "The only way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280484/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

I have and he suggested tamoxifen which I know is not as beneficial as an ai....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639602/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Good morning, twice in the 4 1/2 years that I've been on Tamoxifen, I've taken 30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726423/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

The OncotypeDX yields two numbers: a Recurrence Score and, the relevant number, a 'risk of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748466/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Not sure where to post this but why can’t you take a lower dose tamoxifen? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885193/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I do not have cancer. I had a lumpectomy a year and a half ago for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855537/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

Hi! That’s great that it never returned:). Did you take tamoxifen too after radiation? Also, how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081989/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 2:33pm

hi i had not 1 issue with tamoxifen ,i was on it for 5 years .and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799059/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Hi As I did not have an invasive cancer I am not taking any medications. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067560/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14 6:40am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031545/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 9:21am

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