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We definitely bruise more easily as we age. The skin becomes thinner, reducing the barrier between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669423/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

I will definitely pursue solutions after the scans. Some type of plastic surgery has been suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653675/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

I had a lumpectomy for stage 1 BC. Since I was 76 at the time I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647507/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Thank you @vivi1 for bring this to our conversation, and @colleenyoung for providing the link. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643056/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

@sandyrob , I went on Anastrozole after my diagnosis of breast cancer at age 62 as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619790/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

@colleenyoung - I have had three of the four cycles. Yes, they have presented options (reduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610204/

Discussion: Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2021

I was looking for the appropriate discussion regarding AI's and there is quite an abundance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597999/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

Hi Colleen, Thanks for your inquiry. I think you’re understanding correctly. Long story short: I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334398/

Discussion: At Home DNA Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2021

@hkc9890 To add to Laurie's great account of her experience: I brought my Kindle, a water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329680/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

I found some articles that may be of interest. - Choice of Antidepressant May Affect Survival...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291442/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Antidepressants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

Exemestane was $101.00 for 30 days (after I had met my deductible) for me.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87433/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2019

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 was 76 years old when I was put on Anastrozole. I had given birth to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053143/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

I just went off Anastrozole and about to try 20mg Tamoxifen. I am 75, early stage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752706/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I can understand why you feel uncomfortable with the doctor’s decision to wait seven weeks, it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215066/

Discussion: Is 7 weeks to wait for double mastectomy after chemo risky?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 3:29pm

I have a friend, who was also on Tamoxifen for DCIS. Since she had many side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223813/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:14am

In Europe, France and England, I have friends treated with 5mg of Tamoxifen. They have good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256384/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 2:39pm

I too was put on Femara AI, and have been asking for a baseline estrogen test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752384/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

Yes! I finished the radiation on Wednesday and I'm happy to say no redness rash or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269490/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 2:52pm

Sandy, I didn't have the marker #s back when I met with him. I'll see him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267540/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

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