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What do you use for cold sores that help either prevent or reduce the outbreaks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87322/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2019

I am also a very small woman, 5’2, 105 lbs. I took Anastrozole for about 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267131/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

Hello Sandy Jr - I was also very worried about lymphedema as a result of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267097/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

I instantly finished the survey. Oh my gosh how did you know. What a business it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265601/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 12, 2019

Hang in there. It's a tough choice. I believe the rate of recurrence vs taking and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87160/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2019

lauradahl - I'm sure pretty much everyone on this site would agree that during the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219826/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

@sparklegram @rolandsullivan Our physical therapy department (Kaiser Permanente) has a 4-week program for strength training. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257642/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

I have been on Letrozole for 7 weeks with wicked joint pain. My blood work taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254120/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

I'm not taking the AI's because of the side effects and do get my estrogen levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86911/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Had my check up yesterday with my oncologist post radiation and 5 weeks on femura. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86827/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

sushilady1 - I am glad you were able to make the decision that was best for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211278/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

The only previous test was the Mamo and a breast biopsy before further surgery. Lump was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182331/

Discussion: Bone Metastasis in Pelvic and Spine

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2018

I'm not aware of problematic side effects after a little over a year on anastrozole, except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86329/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I found it to be much better; much reduced side effects of joint discomfort and insomnia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231029/

Discussion: Arimidex vs anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 5:53pm

@windyshores According to my oncologist, chemo reduces the 9 year distant risk from 12% to 6-7%....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210219/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:59pm

I hope your surgery went well. In May 2024, during my very first routine screening MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224397/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 7:31am

Oh my god. I have the same symptom as you: back teeth pain since 70% bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278428/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 8:38am

I was afraid to use any estrogen-based products following my lumpectomy. My urologist recommended applying a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278677/

Discussion: Vaginal Dryness Solutions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 12:33pm

Hello, I'm not able to attach a link here, but below is a summary from online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270846/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 10:51am

This is such a hard choice. I decided after much research to not take them. 58...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282451/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 11:06am

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