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I would recommend that women with hormone positive breast cancer ask their oncologists to check their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86480/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2018

I am so sorry about your hot flashes, I can’t say how long it will last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716823/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

@maryaronoff I'm on the same ship in the sense that we are among the older cohorts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86665/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

Hello @lindahco , I got the diagnosis of ER/PR+, HER2- stage4 BC (lobular) in January 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874748/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

First, prayers are with you and your family. I was diganosed in March 2023 with ILC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142846/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

I also was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinomas with at least three lymph nodes involved. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785203/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I had all the side effects in the first 4 weeks. I lasted 6 months and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841459/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I am a 26 year breast cancer survivor with no reoccurrence. I was diagnosed the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461605/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Hello I was diagnosed in May 2023 with stage 1 her+. I had a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204368/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

So I've been "in this" a little over 5 years. Over the years I have learned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030229/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Hi Journey: I had the same course of treatment as you’re having. I did not ice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890334/

Discussion: What are things I need to know before I start AC Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I saw my radiologist today for a 10 month checkup. We discussed AI's and how most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746764/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

I hope you don't feel scared into submission for long and I have confidence that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688768/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

@mjay Hi - I too started the Arimidex (anastrozole) in late October 2019 along with Verzenio....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605296/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2021

HA! I was just coming on here to provide some measurement of encouragement to those on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014789/

Discussion: “5 year survival” starts at diagnosis or when therapy ends?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

Hi gals - My lumpectomy was 11/30/22, (2cm, ER+, PR+, Her2-), I'm 57 yrs, finished 19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823455/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I was on Verzenio for 18 mos along with Arimidex for my first drugs when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728871/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

Just to add another voice. I do not live on a strict adherence to any plan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102886/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

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

Good Morning! I was diagnosed with a focal ADH in a radial scar back in February....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

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