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Hi! Here's some background on me: At diagnosis in March 2022: IDC rt breast. Stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929657/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Rozv, your experiences on Anastrozole mirror my own. I also tried Tamoxifen, and can attest that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050738/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I’m 72 (73 next month) diagnosed April 23. Been through surgery, chemo (oncotype +), radiation. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289707/

Discussion: A Forever Journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 1:03pm

I had a lumpectomy about 18 months ago. I believe three lymph nodes were removed--one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123835/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

First, I'm not going to share all the private information some seem to advocate for here....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

PS. I'm raebaby writing at the bottom about my radiation experience. I am going to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627847/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

The first thing I noticed was my fingernails! They have become really weak, they bend back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001910/

Discussion: Hypothyroidism after breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

SORRY, My finger slipped and I accidentally posted about weight lifters before I was finished. Anyway...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046822/

Discussion: Anastrazole take by weight lifters???

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I could not tolerate a full dose and started with two clicks out of 8 on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873001/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

This thread is so helpful. I'm 4 months past mastectomy, 2 months past radiation, and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143895/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

i too have extreme fatigue . finished 6 month chemo , mastectomy , 3 weeks radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244815/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 4:46pm

Hi Cathy, I still feel the occasional pain that you describe but I've learned how to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266666/

Discussion: After double mastectomy: Why do I have burning pains and more?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 2:43pm

I know there are lots of members and mentors who have knowledge and experience with this....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063796/

Discussion: Anxiety? Need to vent

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

Good morning Sam. If you saw my other comment, I'm not a fan of the CA27-29....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785732/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I began taking Anastrozole in January 2017. It was 6 weeks before I began to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86418/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2017

I’m in the decision phase of dealing with hypothyroidism. My TSH went from always normal to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281521/

Discussion: Thyroid pill significantly worsening BC survival?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 9:05am

Hello, I was diagnosed stage 4 June 2020 with mets to my bones, started on Kisqali...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938023/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

This is just all so stressful as very little consistency. I am at Dana Farber-live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841385/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Hello - these decisions can be so hard! I am 55, diagnosed 1 year ago with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331178/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 9:42am

Hi @blulady, you’re wondering if it’s possible for another virus to activate a dormant one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866559/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 25, 2023

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