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I'm also fatigued from recurrence chemo

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Discussion: How long do side effects last? - 1 1/2 year survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2016

I am 81 had bilateral lumpectomy over 3 months. Because I have heart arrhythmia, after discussing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653077/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2021

I imagine I will be scared of radiation too once it is scheduled. They want me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159700/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

I'm currently receiving chemotherapy. I'm using a Fast mimicking product called Prolon. It's a 5 day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154088/

Discussion: Has anyone tried fasting 2-3 days prior to chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

I'll be finishing up in November, after 5 years. I experienced hot flashes and some fatique...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150263/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

I just finished last week too. My muscles are so fatigued I have really bad spasms....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084121/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Does your cancer center have a survivorship clinic? Recognizing that care continues beyond breast cancer treatment,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032961/

Discussion: Menopause after Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

I had bc on my left side also. Chemo was 16 treatments and radiation was 25....

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Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

@frogjumper I am under 5 feet and my breast size were quite large -- beyond DDs....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814339/

Discussion: Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I agree with you about chemo. If you are healthy chemo is doable. I was 68...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805756/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

thank you for the info. did you get really fatigued? I have to drive 2 hours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766152/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I have posted before about this, my side effects from Anastrozole were not severe until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638160/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2021

I could not take any stomp tase inhibitors. The pain and side effects were too intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87501/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2019

Trixie, I'm sorry to hear about all of these issues you've had to deal with. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87036/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

I'm 78 now, 76 when diagnosed. Had conflicting advice on having radiation. Trinity Hospital in Moline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043230/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Thank you so much for the information. I believe I discovered some “ gold nuggets “...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020830/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

It is 6 months now that I’m on anastrozole(Armidex). I take it around 8am, and by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990584/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

@brighterdays I started on Letrozole 2 weeks after I finished my final, 37th, radiation treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911531/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Hola yo también tengo cáncer metastásico de hace dos años, mi oncólogo me cambió el letrozol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794903/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

I would consider my quality of life short vs long term with whatever treatments the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652737/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2021

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