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I'm only a some time user on this very good website....I am coming up on my...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

Jeannie53 - I had Stage 0 cancer (LCIS) prior to invasive cancer and tried tamoxifen. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86912/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

My oncotype was 18. I did 21 sessions of radiation after a lumpectomy. Stage 1 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86907/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

@elizm @francine6829 Both of you I applaud you! I have reactions to pretty much everything as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86849/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

I think it's different for everyone, but I had my right breast removed in February, 2017,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248118/

Discussion: After Breast Cancer treatment, what next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2019

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

@auntieoakley Ask your physical therapist about using a "swell spot." Mine put in an order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653422/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

I was treated for Stage 1 IDC, has a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291509/

Discussion: Aches and pains in the bones

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

I had DCIS, stage 0, 11 years ago and did 35 days of radiation and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

I’ve been continuing to search for some help for post mastectomy pain syndrome. I had 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170157/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

Curious...........I had a bi lateral mastectomy and only sentinel node removal going on 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170146/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2018

Hi @kruzin, fortunately, I did not have to have radiation or chemo prior to surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208262/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

I was diagnosed with stage 1, triple +, BC with clear lymph nodes almost two years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153001/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2018

Hello and Hugs........ I have read all these posts with great interest. I am about to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86629/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2018

I was mistake know'st back in January of 2017. Needless to say one lumpectomy later and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86642/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

I am triple positive and at 82 I had a mastectomy with clear margins and no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173963/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2017

Hi @lesleyjt, Glad you came through the mastectomy with flying colors! So different for everyone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847628/

Discussion: Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

You have to think you are free of the cancer. Our thoughts play a big part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835797/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I am 67 and also had a small tumor. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745902/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Well, I guess I may disagree with the permanence of Chemo and Radiation vs AI. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857549/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

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