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The fatigue was unlike anything I’d experienced before. Just lifting my arm seemed to be exhausting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045144/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 8:44am

I started it about 2 months ago - so far only dry eyes (take Systane) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86696/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

I am glad you got the information you needed from your doctor. Be sure and allow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625930/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2021

Hi Wow really I disagree with that statement. My oncologist told me with my health conditions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089853/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 12:01pm

I had 7 weeks of radiation and it did seem the fatigue got worse as time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241414/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after chemo for bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

After three months, I began to experience terrible joint pain and numbness in my fingers, hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86621/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

Hi, sending best wishes to my fellow MBCs. I have been on Verzenio and Anastrosole since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712642/

Discussion: Abemaciclib (Verzenio) and fulvestrant (Falsodex) Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2022

I have attended radiation with family members, my husband had it as did I. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842416/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

I did 5 weeks of proton beam therapy radiation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252864/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2020

Deebee, I agree! There must be enough males with BC to conduct a study! I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098694/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I just finished taking Anastrazole after having been on it 10 years. I too am experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209383/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

I had nausea every day. Would start just after lunch and end just before dinner. never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060498/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1 7:43pm

I have been taking Anastrozole for @ 1 year. I take it at lunch time -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209394/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2019

I had no side effects from the radiation to my breast whatsoever, not even fatigue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044663/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:01am

Hi, I am the same age as you and started Anastrozole in December. I have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020757/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:19pm

I’m sorry. It takes a while to heal. You’ll get there. Do your stretches, and try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066135/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 1:59pm

@fieryrn I have been thinking about you and hoping you are getting past some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657554/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 26, 2021

Sorry to hear that, did you have accelerated targeted 5 treatments type or the longer whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731547/

Discussion: How did you manage the effects of radiation therapy? Low blood counts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

I know. Oncologist told me ppl experience minor fatigue and an extra half hour of sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066101/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 12:47pm

Hi I called the cancer hospital I had my treatment at and spoke to the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070769/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 8:57am

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