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Hi, I'm new here. in Nov 2020, my wife was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer-(hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783556/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

Good morning janis. I was browsing the discussions and found this one. I am slightly biased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783110/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hello, just new to this group! I was diagnosed June 2020 with stage 4 breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599885/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2021

I had a pretty good experience… similar to @meeshodge. I stayed overnight in the hospital, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193646/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

I stopped anastrozole, it put me in a tale spin- mentally and headaches, joints aches +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003040/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I was diagnosed at 68 in 2022. I had fatigue from radiation but not tamoxifen. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989341/

Discussion: Extreme fatigue after stopping HRT and lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

I have been on anastrozole for almost one year. This stuff seems to build in intensity....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376310/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with the decision to stop Anastrozole due to joint pa

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 9:15pm

Getting a second opinion from another oncologist makes sense. Although I'm satisfied with the care from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378986/

Discussion: Switch from letrozole to exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 12:31pm

I am not sure what poorly differentiated an infiltrating mean. I have been told that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035033/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Hello @lindahco , I got the diagnosis of ER/PR+, HER2- stage4 BC (lobular) in January 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874748/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

@kwanless - I also had terrible leg pain and at times could not climb stairs unless...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86987/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Hello and thank you so much for thinking of me. I have continued in the clinical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339505/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 7:06am

I had 33 radiation treatments. Things went well until exactly halfway through, We had even gone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045036/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

You have described my symptoms - very similar. Little less than 4 weeks on Versenio 150MG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341683/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:06pm

Hi Flowergal, That is too bad you are having so many issues! It must be very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161795/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067090/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer in March 2018. I went through chemo treatments, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325174/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2021

I was terrified about chemo, because well, we have all seen family or friends who went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166673/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Hi @frogjumper Just to add to the feedback, I underwent 3 weeks of daily radiation after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869852/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I understand your concern. My situation is similar to @kakc19 Stage 1A in 2023 at 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244438/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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