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Freebird, we all react differently, but ask yourself if a 76-year-old patient is going to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041393/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:59pm

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

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 4:26pm

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 10:45pm

I had bad fatique. The joint pain made it hard to sit or get up ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157215/

Discussion: Curious to hear about side effects of Letrozole you experience

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 10:47pm

Igor them in my legs so badly , I had such Muscle and joint pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161483/

Discussion: Letrozole: Anyone have muscle pain as a side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 10:41am

I'll be finishing up in November, after 5 years. I experienced hot flashes and some fatique...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150263/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1 11:49am

I'm currently receiving chemotherapy. I'm using a Fast mimicking product called Prolon. It's a 5 day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154088/

Discussion: Has anyone tried fasting 2-3 days prior to chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8 1:40pm

I imagine I will be scared of radiation too once it is scheduled. They want me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159700/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19 10:19pm

Gotcha. Well I can speak on my side effects for the AC Taxol plan. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748464/

Discussion: Mayo Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

When I found out I had breast cancer, I wanted to know my plan and get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735410/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

This is all so good to hear!!! I am 2.5 hours away from the center but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777344/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

No not until October 21 but put on arimdex doing good with no side effects first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753242/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

@gbnana Totally understand your decision to not have chemo, and I may do the same in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671403/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2022

I am having Taxotere Perjeta & Herceptin every 3 weeks. The first infusion on Feb 4th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682772/

Discussion: Have you taken part in a clinical trial for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2022

I've been on Letrazole since February 2019. I developed hot flashes almost immediately. The joint/muscle pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254139/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2019

I am taking Tamoxifen for a month and do not have hot flushes. But fatigues and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652278/

Discussion: Looking for remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

I was mistake know'st back in January of 2017. Needless to say one lumpectomy later and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86642/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

There are so many decisions and very little help in making these decisions. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843330/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

@sue417 you are not alone. My diagnosis started me on a path where my goal was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052006/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 6:38pm

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