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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

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

Trigger finger surgery? I am 76. Breast cancer (3C) was on left. Several months into taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021349/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

So today I again met with the surgical oncologist at Univ of Fl Shands. He said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751874/

Discussion: Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

Here’s some brief information from Mayo Clinic about whole body vibration: - Is whole-body vibration a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697447/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2022

I opted NOT to have reconstructions because of the same reasons many above cited. That was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247115/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I just joined this group to check out others experiences with Anastrozole. I recently (Nov 6)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86664/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

Hello @kj252 although I am sure google could add to your fears for you, I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345520/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

In 2017 when I was 70, my screening mammogram also showed architectural distortion also. For the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341510/

Discussion: Abnormal mammogram: architectural distortion and need a biopsy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

I think that is very smart to value how your heart will do on these drugs,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255433/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

Hi there - I'm 58 yrs old and learned that I had osteoporosis after the DEXA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348015/

Discussion: Anastrozole and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

I made my decisions in an unusual way--after consulting with numerous people who know me. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860817/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I had my 1.5 cm breast tumor at 6 O'clock. It was glued to my chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806528/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@lcr217 You are spot on. Besides lymphatic cording, it is also called axial webbing. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733075/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hi Friends, I am 45 and I was diagnosed in 2019 on right side, mastectomy was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952293/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Thank you for asking- side effects: Tamoxifen caused Extremely HEAVY BLEEDING with periods and ovarian cysts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797795/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I am currently taking Xeloda and have been for 6 mos. The hand/foot syndrome has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663738/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

I was unable to take the aromatase drugs (due to side effects). I was also early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326545/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

I fasted before each chemo for about 30-36 hours, and used the science of why fasting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156430/

Discussion: How do you switch the mindset that chemo is going to help you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

I'm sorry you're on this journey - but here's my experience and my decisions. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121746/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

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