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@firefighter66 I'm not sure that I've seen all your posts or comments but wanted to weigh...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692578/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2022

One suggestion is to research what estrogen depletion does to the body and address anything that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690973/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2022

He is very unhappy. He feels this is not him anymore. He is 6,4”, use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630879/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

Hi @canni34 and welcome to the Breast Cancer group. Decision making and weighing the pros and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209140/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

Something like 60% of people have NO Side effects. You need to weigh that factor in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219954/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

Hi @kruzin - I don't know if I'm too late to post my experience as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208259/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2018

A few other things that I found helpful…. I bought an oversized heating pad to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198558/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

@auntieoakley- Haha- Over 6" tall? I'm 5'1", down from 5' 2 1/2". I have no idea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265609/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 16, 2019

@sparklegram @rolandsullivan Our physical therapy department (Kaiser Permanente) has a 4-week program for strength training. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257642/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Hi Rae: we're almost twins. I'm new to this site too. My BC came back after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117389/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hi @rayaishere, welcome to Connect. Mayo Clinic Connect is a place where you can find people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114749/

Discussion: Metastases to peritoneum

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2016

Thank you everyone for posting sharing your stories and information. I’m reading as much as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167623/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

Thank you. I know that feeling. It took about a year to forget about the tightness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163086/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I am in the same place you are, need to make that decision... I completed 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158507/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I take photos of wildlife and need my telephoto lens. The whole thing weighs about 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151406/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Hi Rubyslippers! My diet is like yours. I diet consists of vegetables, grains and seeds and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119730/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2024

I was doing everything that you mentioned. Eating meals made from scratch I grew up in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108147/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Hi @phlebotalot041, whether to stay on an aromatase inhibitor or not is an individual calculus weighing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067255/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I want to thank everyone for their comments to my earlier post. I should have mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025728/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

We had a great experience at MD Anderson. They make it easy to be a patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997523/

Discussion: How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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