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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

@jmab I applaud you for starting half-dose of Tamoxifen. I just started half-dose of Anastrazole after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470671/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Hello…..learned about your post today. I was diagnosed with stage 1, in late 2022. Went through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462747/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

You mention that you are HR+; however, you don't mention if you are ER+ which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458952/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

@llthomson That is a tricky question and hope survivors will speak up, I went on Chat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451889/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

I take exemestane & ribociclib--essentially no side effects from either. Constipation can be a side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445308/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of Lupron, Exemestane and Ribociclib

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

I've looked into the scientific research on the effectiveness of AIs. They cut the risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445290/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

@reeno : Please ask your surgeon or any physicians in your care team or your PCP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444559/

Discussion: Has anyone developed breast lymphedema after surgery and radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

I have been getting Zometa infusions once every month for over 2 years now. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436767/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

All behavioral oncology is is therapy. I don't know why mental health therapy started being called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418534/

Discussion: What is your behavioral oncology appointment like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

I'm not sure what exactly what helped me breeze thru all my treatment, but I viewed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416024/

Discussion: Scared and needing support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Unfortunately, Er+ cancers also need estrogen to function. My only suggestion is to try all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413792/

Discussion: Do cognitive abilities return after stopping aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

Hi. I am 58 right now, but was diagnosed at age 57. I have tried anastrozole,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407405/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

Hello @kt261 , Bravo for trying. Taking a break when things get too hard is understandable,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404296/

Discussion: Do cognitive abilities return after stopping aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

I am on letrozole and noticed vaginal dryness as well. My wonderful gynecologist recommended Bonifide reveree....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398002/

Discussion: Estradiol for vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

I had a previous lumpectomy on right breast in 89 (fibroadenoma) a lumpectomy of right breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397198/

Discussion: Ideas for relief of armpit pain after a double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

At close to 70 with ILC at the same stage as you, I chose not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396439/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

Hi there, I have ulnar nerve damage from radiation. Causing my right hand to be partially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388392/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025