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You have described my symptoms - very similar. Little less than 4 weeks on Versenio 150MG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341683/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

I am your age 72 years old, have been prescribed Verzenio (abemaciclib)- diagnosed with STAGE 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331246/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Hi! @natsue1221 : First of all, please allow me to congratulate you on the new precious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331015/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS 5.5 weeks postpartum

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

I was afraid to use any estrogen-based products following my lumpectomy. My urologist recommended applying a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328898/

Discussion: Vaginal Estrogen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

I used mepiel and had zero skin reactions. I had a little rash above where they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321646/

Discussion: Mepitel Radiation Film

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

Hi, I had my DIEP surgery 3 weeks ago, I was very excited about it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312401/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

@flygirl747, I'm glad that a second opinion was a good choice for you. People should not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306278/

Discussion: Second opinions: I'm so glad I got one.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2025

I was on Anastrozol from 2022 and had severe backache and body ache. Also this year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302143/

Discussion: Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2025

I have stage one ER positive breast cancer, and had a lumpectomy with radiation. My risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288799/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

This is such a hard choice. I decided after much research to not take them. 58...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282451/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

I was afraid to use any estrogen-based products following my lumpectomy. My urologist recommended applying a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278677/

Discussion: Vaginal Dryness Solutions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Oh my god. I have the same symptom as you: back teeth pain since 70% bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278428/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Hello, I'm not able to attach a link here, but below is a summary from online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270846/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Yes! I finished the radiation on Wednesday and I'm happy to say no redness rash or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269490/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

In Europe, France and England, I have friends treated with 5mg of Tamoxifen. They have good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256384/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

I found it to be much better; much reduced side effects of joint discomfort and insomnia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231029/

Discussion: Arimidex vs anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I hope your surgery went well. In May 2024, during my very first routine screening MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

I have a friend, who was also on Tamoxifen for DCIS. Since she had many side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223813/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

I can understand why you feel uncomfortable with the doctor’s decision to wait seven weeks, it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215066/

Discussion: Is 7 weeks to wait for double mastectomy after chemo risky?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

@windyshores According to my oncologist, chemo reduces the 9 year distant risk from 12% to 6-7%....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210219/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

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