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I had 5 whole breast radiation treatments. The radiologist said that for stage 1 BC with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117756/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I had a double mastectomy in October 2023. Hot flashes and night sweats were my constant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087526/

Discussion: Night sweats post mastectomy and lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I wanted to update all. I talked to my oncologist, since I've had bc twice now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905814/

Discussion: Anyone else not in menopause after stopping Zoladex?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I was on anastozole for 5 months and experienced severe and constant back and joint pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049854/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I thought I was having a heart attack with shortness of breath, fatigue, etc and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969226/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

IDC ( 1.9mm) and DCIS(4cm), took 3 lymph nodes all negative.Estrogen and Progesterone positive HER2 neg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956963/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Your body has been through a LOT during radiation. Fatigue is overwhelmingly the biggest side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279476/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 2:52pm

I am so sorry, it is so painful, I am so grateful that mine disappeared after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644102/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

Like you, I have found that taking the tamoxifen at night has helped the fatigue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093364/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I have just received a call from my internist telling me that my ColonGuard test was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86484/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2018

I have stopped taking Anastrozole after just over 5 years' treatment. Most important for medical personnel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209450/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

I was put on Anastrazole first, starting about 3 months after finishing chemo/2 weeks after radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336428/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 12:39pm

I don’t really know the answer to the 5 year thing. I think that may depend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090699/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067986/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

Hi, thank you for asking, and yes they have lessened. Lasted about 11 days, and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989208/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed of HER2 positive breast cancer..

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

I've been taking my Anastrozole sine the first week in January 2017. For the most part,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86435/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Hello @kevachanel38 I am sure you are just a mess right now with emotions running high....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245592/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 9:35pm

I am a nurse diagnosed with breast ca in 2019. I had a total mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798879/

Discussion: Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

I would recommend to go on low dosage and continue with Verzenio and see if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342182/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 10:22am

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 1992. A routine mammo showed calcifications. Biopsy showed cancer. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326501/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

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