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@leesal123, @windyshores may be on to something when she says, "Since you had these reactions so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708477/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

Hello. I have been dealing with trying to understand ADH. Mammo in Dec showed distortion so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2022

Chris, I was on Anastrozole 1 mg, (estrogen didn't reduce enough), went on the trial for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697796/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

Biphosphonates prevent skeletal events fractures, osteoporotic complications, and address bone pain with metastasis to bone. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694895/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

My oncologist(s) and endocrinologist cite the breast cancer industry thinking that aromatase inhibitors can reduce the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693640/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I asked my oncologist thevsame question and his answer was essentially whatever the amount of estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693124/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Even if ovaries are removed, the body still makes some estrogen in adrenal glands and fat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692742/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Interesting article. Here is Dr. Susan Love on the subject: "Many women with hormone-sensitive tumors are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689300/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

Hello @calygirl84 , I know this is an anxiety building experience. I remember taking in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686600/

Discussion: How do I make sense of my biopsy results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2022

We definitely bruise more easily as we age. The skin becomes thinner, reducing the barrier between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669423/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

I will definitely pursue solutions after the scans. Some type of plastic surgery has been suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653675/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

I had a lumpectomy for stage 1 BC. Since I was 76 at the time I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647507/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Thank you @vivi1 for bring this to our conversation, and @colleenyoung for providing the link. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643056/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

@sandyrob , I went on Anastrozole after my diagnosis of breast cancer at age 62 as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619790/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

@colleenyoung - I have had three of the four cycles. Yes, they have presented options (reduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610204/

Discussion: Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2021

I was looking for the appropriate discussion regarding AI's and there is quite an abundance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597999/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

Hi Colleen, Thanks for your inquiry. I think you’re understanding correctly. Long story short: I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334398/

Discussion: At Home DNA Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2021

@hkc9890 To add to Laurie's great account of her experience: I brought my Kindle, a water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329680/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

I was unable to take the aromatase drugs (due to side effects). I was also early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326545/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

I found some articles that may be of interest. - Choice of Antidepressant May Affect Survival...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291442/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Antidepressants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

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