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Sharing in general on the side effects of Aromatase drugs. I tried tamoxifen, letrozole and arimidex....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86452/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2017

There is current research to create an artificial lymph node. John Hopkins is working on one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167121/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

I'm fortunate - dx 11/21 I have TNBC BRCA2+, I had neoadjunct chemo - my cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872891/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Thank you @auntieoakley for this information. Yes, would consider myself active, always have been my whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629019/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

My experience- postmenopausal, 2 years on tamoxifen, ER/PR+ DCIS, taking 5 mg now. Tamoxifen has some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171041/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I am praying your mammogram is a negative result. As for the pain and swelling, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106432/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I’ve been following a lot of activity of this topic in recent days and weeks and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86933/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

@mimzy My situation is similar to yours: ER+ PR+ HER2- I had a lumpectomy with 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012329/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

I haven’t written since April when I was one month into taking Anastrozole following 25 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720795/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2022

I'd had a hysterectomy years before my double mastectomy and had drains then, so I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689883/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

Callaloo, I just found this site and am thrilled! Your 1st paragraph almost made me fall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746329/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

I don't know that we get breast cancer because of any hormone 'imbalance'. I'm not saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747008/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

Hi nataliehope, I am sorry I did not see this until now. I hope this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208285/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

@virginiae Such an interesting question. I have an estrogen-related issue which may or may not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297654/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2020

@gwinter It is absolutely a quandary and sometimes a Hobson's Choice. All the time we're reminding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86623/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

@ auntieaokley. I found myself wandering over the posts again with this topic. This is such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053438/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I am stage 1 breast cancer and have been on Anastrozole since last august. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701943/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

I was unable to take aromatase inhibitors such as Letrozole,etc or tamoxifen.. The drugs caused serious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211228/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2018

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:36pm

I also wondered about the safety of a needle biopsy, pondering that the process itself might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816233/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

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