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@marannolson Yes - feet, ankles, hands. I had talked to my oncologist and started with 1,000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267209/

Discussion: Anyone had sore feet after being on Arimidex?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

When men get prostrate cancer, they check harmone levels. i don't think its meaningless to check....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86900/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Welcome @maryaronoff. You certainly have a unique set of considerations when deciding to take anastrozole or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86666/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

Many of you mentioned the role of the pharmacist as part of your care team and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196566/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

Welcome @susanao1. Great to add another experience to this discussion. You are right that each person...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86321/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2016

Hello, I turned 70 on July 10th. Twenty eight years ago, I had apreventative bi-lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107259/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

When you say your Dr. is it your Radiation Dr. or GP? I would think at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169436/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Hello, Just seeing this post. Not very good navigating this website. I met with radiation onco...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141504/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

My oncotype score was 16. I had endometrial cancer 10/20/ 22. Had hysterectomy. 7/20/23 Year later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117023/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

Hi MChler, I hope your ultrasound goes well and will weigh in on your situation once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109966/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I was dx with high grade HR+ DCIS back in April. I've had no treatments as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106401/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I hope so, too, Baylaurel. I am in search of the test or clinical trial that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054960/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

There was some conversation about bi-rads 3 on another discussion and the statement probably benign. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051999/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

lnw @lnw It is such an individual choice because everyone's reaction to chemo and estrogen blocker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048238/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Diagnosed 2020 with ILC. I decided on a mastectomy because of a second spot that could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019571/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

You always want to look at your risk level before lowering the dose. Some times the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003071/

Discussion: Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

ccardenas112 @ccardenas112 It can be a very nervous time, but everyone experience is different. I actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974581/

Discussion: Scared and needing support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

One of the things I have struggled with post-cancer, is really getting on a healthier diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952888/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Hi @colely I can't keep track of all the conversations at this point either so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927902/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

So far over past five months I have had eight family members or friend all diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913367/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023