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No regrets! Had mine July 9, 2025. My incision is technically healed, but I am actively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380449/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 11:00am

I was on Tamoxifen for 5 months after 7 months on Anastrozole, My symptoms on Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135105/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Took Anastrozole for 7 months. Side effects: dry skin, dry eyes to the point of blurry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005563/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Things I would do differently plus advice: 1) I would eat throughout chemo like I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008559/

Discussion: Is it just me? I'm having terrible side effects from chemo.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Someo ne asked me if the decline in my bone density was caused by the pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050722/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

It is interesting to read everyone’s story. Lots of similarities of both heartwarming and disappointing reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870191/

Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

As a Cancer survivor in 2003, I had ductal carcinoma stage III with nine affected lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856932/

Discussion: How do you cope with a new diagnosis of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I hope so, too, Baylaurel. I am in search of the test or clinical trial that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054960/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

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

I was put on Anastrozole on Feb. 1, 2022 after my lumpectomy on 1/27/2022, so barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137020/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

I'm doing nothing after lumpectomy and trying A.I. pill (Anastrozole) and Tamoxifen for a full year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075266/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Mary, I too have struggled with those thoughts. Over 20 years ago, at the age of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835169/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I began my treatment in Moline, Illinois (Unity Point) after a diagnosis that took place at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078592/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

I was diagnosed on 12/07/2021 and had lumpectomy on 1/27/2022. I was put on Anastrozole on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037454/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

When my knee actually blew out (9/15/2022) I quit taking the Anastrozole and stayed off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057713/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Yes, fresh aloe gel from a leaf. Score it on the sides, take skin off and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352888/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20 10:54pm

i had 4 mm invasive dusctal carcinoma (IDC) and 6.5 cm ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS);...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369152/

Discussion: RSCLin Reliable with Oncotype Score - Use and experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 1:27pm

I wish all I had was itchy skin. After 16 treatment I an red peeling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186407/

Discussion: Itchy skin after completing radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

Thank you for your beautiful message. I have a consultation scheduled in 2 weeks and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815626/

Discussion: Round 3: Getting breast cancer, stage 0, three times

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Hi, I was diagnosed with DCIS ( stage 0) and did a lumpectomy and 5 radiations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776379/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

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