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Hi @debbie2721 , I was diagnosed with ADH in February 2022. Estrogen scores were not done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789751/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

I have Essential Thrombocythemia. I take oral Hydroxyurea capsules twice daily. I also take an oral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789181/

Discussion: Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Generally, we are told that Tamoxifen does not suppress estrogen. It affects estrogen receptors, not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788302/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

She didnt experience any other discomfort. She was already postmenopausal. Hot flashes, etc. She is taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788049/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

@colely, fellow @ro_batista asked about cold caps which @muradangie and colleagues wrote about in this Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783284/

Discussion: Capillus cap, or other laser caps for hair loss and thinning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Time to kick up the meditation practice which in addition to reducing stress, expands the cognitive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772149/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Call your insurer if your doctor isn't addressing home help. Most insurers cover benefits for extra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766776/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

Hi, I have the same kind of pain so laying in bed at night (I sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765145/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

In February 2022 I started taking Verzenio, a 150 mg tablet twice a day. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761029/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

Hi, I too am awaiting OncoType test to determine treatment options. I am concerned with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758394/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

You're asking the right questions, Poliana. Traditionally, when a sentinel node is positive, surgery to remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756052/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I had a sentinel node biopsy done the same day as a lumpectomy. I was very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754676/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

@mylane, I can understand your worry about side effects. I'm glad that you have a chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754363/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Not everyone has bad side effects from an AI. And those people do not post on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754244/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

I started taking hormone therapy (arimidex) over 2 years ago and I really haven’t had any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750926/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

I can give a little translation of terms but it won’t replace a doctor consultation because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749489/

Discussion: Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Sequoia, by "my high estrogen count" I meant the ER biomarker on my tumor pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748045/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Read the Femara insert that contains info on studies on the effects on estradiol levels. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747635/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

@rene1636 It is a very scary time when trying to make these decisions. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745662/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

There are several threads dealing with the drugs that get prescribed for breast cancer that have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742221/

Discussion: Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

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