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I had bilateral breast cancer, Stage 1a ILC and IDC. I had a bilateral mastectomy, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113859/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Was taking Tamoxifen 20mg to start then 10 mg Took it for 3 months I had...

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

I only had the injections fir 3 months, then I had my ovaries out. I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084638/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Oh, @kimann , our journeys can be so taxing. . . I'm sorry you've had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742044/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

Hi @ginny100 Sorry to hear you are dealing with breast cancer and treatment again. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122925/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Ladies, Cancer is one of the most complex and overwhelming of diseases we can come to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110502/

Discussion: How long do side effects last? - 1 1/2 year survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2016

Hello, yes all is well! I was Locked out of this channel For awhile so was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049932/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

As Maggie said, it is the amount of radiation. Ask your radiation oncologist about this. Your...

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Discussion: Anyone had 33 sessions of radiation for DCIS with lymph node?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Hi @anjalima -- I am tolerating Kisqali well. I've been on it for 27 months now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856081/

Discussion: Is getting a CT scan & bone scan standard for early breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

One other important item I found helps is vitamin D level. Prior to having breast cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823543/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I am sorry to hear that your mom went through that and it came back anyway....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693308/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Well In the past two years I went thu 24 rounds of chemo, 30 radiations and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655173/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I had a pretty good experience… similar to @meeshodge. I stayed overnight in the hospital, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193646/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

I stopped anastrozole, it put me in a tale spin- mentally and headaches, joints aches +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003040/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I was diagnosed at 68 in 2022. I had fatigue from radiation but not tamoxifen. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989341/

Discussion: Extreme fatigue after stopping HRT and lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

You have gotten some great practical understanding here, but I want to add a touching story...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117036/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I too am 72, living with stage 4 metastatic BC for 11 years now (46 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824678/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Hi, I'm new here. in Nov 2020, my wife was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer-(hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783556/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

Good morning janis. I was browsing the discussions and found this one. I am slightly biased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783110/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hello, just new to this group! I was diagnosed June 2020 with stage 4 breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599885/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2021

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