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I am 71, was diagnosed 30 yrs ago with BC in left breast. Had surgery/ radiation/chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474205/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 10:47am

My experience with BC and chemo was harsh at first but found ways to cope as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467982/

Discussion: Is it just me? I'm having terrible side effects from chemo.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

I would recommend to go on low dosage and continue with Verzenio and see if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342182/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

Hello @kevachanel38 I am sure you are just a mess right now with emotions running high....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245592/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

I don’t really know the answer to the 5 year thing. I think that may depend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090699/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

I've been taking my Anastrozole sine the first week in January 2017. For the most part,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86435/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

It’s amazing the emotions and fatigue after dealing with waiting on results and making decisions! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054236/

Discussion: After treatments for stage 1, MRI found a suspicious lesion, biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

Dosage of Anastrozole changed: One tablet every OTHER day. Why? Side effects from fatigue, depression, achiness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006981/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 1992. A routine mammo showed calcifications. Biopsy showed cancer. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326501/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

@missmollyd I had chemo many years ago- before having internet. Looking back I think I approached...

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Discussion: How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2025

Hi! Your reply means the world to me. The 'pain' you feel/felt is exactly what I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266735/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Hi pink - Any other symptoms? Like cough, with or without sputum, chest pain, fatigue, fever,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257485/

Discussion: Breast cancer survivor, now I have MAC and bronchiectasis

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

I had a lumpectomy three years ago for the removal of a rare neuroendocrine tumor in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479612/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 11:30am

Good morning everybody, I just finished my 6 week hiatus from Arimidex. In my previous post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272159/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2019

I find this blog so helpful. Thank you all for sharing. I have been on anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050587/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I started Ibrance with anastrozole three months ago after a recurrence of invasive lobular cancer with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788429/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I don't know if Letrozol does have an effects but if it did then it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751027/

Discussion: How did you decide on breast cancer treatment based on Oncotype?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

I just finished 16 rounds of photon radiation on my whole left breast and axillary lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194529/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

@ginny100 I've been taking Kisqali (CDK 4/6 inhibitor) and Letrozole (AI) for 3+ years now due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047480/

Discussion: Anyone taking a CDK4/6 inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

It's strange how I was on Anastrozole for 90 days. Oncology nurse and my surgeon were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042106/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

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