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I have been taking anastrozole for about 3 and a half years. Side effects have only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873670/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Yes, this is what is meant by how something that is taxing on your system can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868285/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I had to copy and paste this but just read and thought it worth sharing! What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864725/

Discussion: Early dementia from chemotherapy and radiation: Has anyone had it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Wow, you’ve done your due diligence at all the best places. We definitely have to choose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852081/

Discussion: Esophageal Radiation Burn after breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I know this is an old post, but I’d love to weigh in on this topic!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845851/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Wow! can I weigh in on this! I have just gone through a manifestation of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844322/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

What a horrible decision to feel like you have to weigh! If this were me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839447/

Discussion: Still on Letrozole but do I need it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I am wondering if members of your family have Lynch Syndrome-HNPCC, a genetic mutation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836587/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I wanted to read this study, but the address is ‘not found’. I too was prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834412/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Thank you, Colleen! I am just getting started with the appointments, but my internist scheduled me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786535/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I kept more than one doctor and weighted differences in opinion.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782079/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Thanks so much. I am now going to a doctor at an integrative health institute who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778256/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

I developed lymphedema in my breasts after a double mastectomy. Implants were inserted at the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770482/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I don’t know if they’ve changed the way they report, but my oncologist explained to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762865/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I did end up getting the test. My insurance did not cover it, and I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762678/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Weighing the risk vs benefit profile is a very personal decision that is best informed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753380/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

I know my suggestion may be difficult to do but I would call my insurance company...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733667/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

There are a lot of books out there that can help you. Two that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712488/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

Hello, has anyone gone through the oral chemo (Xeloda) 8 round (6 mos) regimen? It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663142/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021