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I’m considering stopping my meds. I took Anastrozole for 4 months after radiation was completed (Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756280/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Hi Trivia,I think your reply was related to what I posted (not Colleen) so I’ll respond...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314930/

Discussion: Ibrance and Liver Lesions: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2020

So many here have mentioned that the AIs reduce the recurrence rate by 50%. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205790/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

Hormone therapy is proven to be an effective treatment for breast cancers that are found to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186907/

Discussion: Post treatment support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

pray, Pray, and PRAY. I was told that the pressure caused by the lymphedema results in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061379/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 3, 2024

I have been on Prolia for the past 4 years- no side effects. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024178/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I was 64 when I "went unicorn". I was not large but a B cup, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287510/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2025

When first diagnosed, before surgery, I set up a meeting with.a nutritionist at the cancer center....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099560/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful response. I appreciate it. I have been on Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881632/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Every single woman I know who is on Tamoxifen is unrecognizable from their former selves, me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881070/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Thank you for this post. This is almost exactly my story. I had a double mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756655/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

I had heart racing and increased blood pressure while on anastrozole. I was in a study...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678325/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

Because side effects differ so greatly for every person and for every drug, I hesitate to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272154/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

I took Anastrozole for 14 months following a lumpectomy and radiation for Stage 1 lobular breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257037/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

I had breast cancer 18 yrs ago. I had a partial mastectomy 4 accelerated chemo treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436352/

Discussion: Scared by mammogram results: Might be cysts, biopsy to confirm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Hi @justbreathe11 I’m sorry you’re having to start chemo. No one looks forward to it but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214071/

Discussion: Comfy hats for hair loss - Suggestions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

I too find it all very confusing. And after watching several "diet" documentaries, I came to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100386/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I was in a slightly different boat as the triple negative cancer I had was very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Thank you for replying! I had an appointment with the radiation oncologist and was told if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333835/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

Hello Jeannie53 - I tried Taxomifen, Arimidex and Letrozole - so 3 of the 4 available....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86887/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

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