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Update March 18, 2023: I've read all the responses and gained good information from you all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828532/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Maureen, good topic! I have been fortunate that I don't have to take a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196545/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2018

it's a confronting time for you . i went thru chemo treatment for 6 months ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302038/

Discussion: Dose-dense (dd) AC chemo + paclitaxel: How to prepare?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2025

I was unable to take aromatase inhibitors such as Letrozole,etc or tamoxifen.. The drugs caused serious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211228/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2018

I am always amazed to hear medical plans and how they differ from one person/set of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826645/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Due to the side effects I had with all three of the AI's, including generic and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I also wondered about the safety of a needle biopsy, pondering that the process itself might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816233/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Your D3 is way too low. This can contribute to bone loss and other health issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761461/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

@cindylb, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. This is a gathering place of individuals who are trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284961/

Discussion: Cellulitis and Sepsis just released from the hospital

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Dec 2, 2019

khauff.........I had ALH for 2 years which then turned out to be invasive lobular. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211237/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

Hi All, New member here and breast cancer patient (post-meno, E+P+, PT2, PN1a, Grade 2, surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

You may or may not experience the severe side effects listed in the insert or what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806929/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

So much thank you all! I had the biopsy. The local didn't really work so it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310582/

Discussion: Stereotactic biopsy in the morning

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

He is very unhappy. He feels this is not him anymore. He is 6,4”, use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630879/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

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, 2025

I am over five years out from my diagnosis of breast cancer and mastectomy, within six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162728/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Imessinger1, first thank you very much for detailing your reasoning behind your decision for no follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357430/

Discussion: Anyone with an Oncotype score of 61 choose no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

After a lifetime of western diet, I struggled with knowing what to eat and at first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2019

I was diagnosed with DCIS at 65 and had a lumpectomy and reduction (and reduction in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170409/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

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