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@windyshores thank you so for the info. Her ER score is 8. They did a follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776586/

Discussion: Chemo or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I had triple negative invasive carcinoma I suffered from several orthopedic injury injuries and I’m in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759285/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

@mylane, I can understand your worry about side effects. I'm glad that you have a chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754363/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I was on Letrozole for only 3 days and now have neuropathy of ears, pain around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746771/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Thank you for continuing to provide balanced, evidence-based information to help people with their decision-making, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703522/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

I would like to add some new questions to the equation of deciding to take endocrine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703488/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

I was diagnosed with triple negative grade 3 invasive carcinoma last December. I couldn’t get chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661345/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

@elizm My oncotype score was low so I felt more at ease making my decision. Everyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220095/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Thank you. I think we are leaning against any chemo. My mom is bone frail and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292541/

Discussion: Choosing chemo or not at an advanced age: Thoughts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2020

I am definitely giving thought to having a bilateral mastectomy and getting reconstruction. The second breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276338/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2019

@buckimom- I'm feeling like a broken record here, weighing in with the same thing so many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254124/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2019

I found out yesterday that I now have osteopenia in my back and hips. This is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262611/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer, in bones: Trouble eating

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2019

@francine6829 Thank you Francine. My oncologist told me that the effects are not as dire as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86999/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

I am in the same boat as a few of you. Triple positive, Stage 2- very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245691/

Discussion: HRT alternate for ER/PR positive breast ca

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

I’m in the same boat weighing pros and cons. It’s easy for others to say do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209137/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

Hi Kitty, As Colleen mentioned, I'm also dealing with advanced cancer. I'm in my fifth line...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181847/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2018

Hi @debbie2721 , I was diagnosed with ADH in February 2022. Estrogen scores were not done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789751/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

You were one of the lucky ones. After 18 months on Anastrozole I opted to quit....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963885/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Hi For myself I did the research and decided not to do any of the hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216293/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 9:14am

I only took the pill for six months and then had to go off of it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182291/

Discussion: Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2024

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