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I was on Letrozole for 4 1/2 months and had to stop due to the joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827724/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I have been taking Aromasin (Exemestane) for just about 4 months after lumpectomy for DCIS/5 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823836/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Hi Ellie, to help you connect with other women who have ADH and are considering their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813283/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

@colely, I hope you don't mind, but I revised the title of this discussion because you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807714/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I am helping my cousin who has an Oncotype of 34. We did not expect this....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804858/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

If you read this carefully, you will notice this: "The authors found that both adverse events...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783372/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

I am totally with you! I don't understand why a mastectomy would not have been recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773243/

Discussion: Time From Needle Biopsy to MRI With Invasive Lobular?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

I had an oncotype dx test to determine if chemo was beneficial and my score was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761585/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I feel like The OncotypeDX test is the most important test you can get. It looks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746643/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hello friends After almost 2 years of Letrozole and then Exemestane… I experienced toxicity that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746456/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

I use soy milk and tofu to avoid animal products, and the certified organic products I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706417/

Discussion: Green tea question

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

I have just completed 5 years taking anastrozole for stage 2b breast cancer. I had surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Yes. They wanted me to take it in the morning, but I didn't feel well the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667382/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2022

I have been following this discussion with great interest. I'm most impressed that you are all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

Well I try and get out and walk daily. Then I go to the gym (bands,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617543/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

Thanks for your reply. I’m happy the tamoxifen works better for you and helped minimize side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605904/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2021

Hi Michelle, I am 2 yrs finished with chemo and radiation, I can give you a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598534/

Discussion: Virtual support for Breast Cancer: Starting radiation soon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2021

Thank you for directing me to the correct group for my concern. I am following up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246128/

Discussion: Implants: News and questions about recalls

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2021

Hi @queenmary25, Many women weigh the pros and cons of taking an aromatase inhibitor like anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

Hi jzcareformom. At 83 I can understand your mom’s concern about having surgery. It is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211304/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2019