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@cctoo I looked up Estrohalt, which "contains two potent aromatase inhibitors and one natural estrogen blocker."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730779/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Size of tumor, nodal involvement, and even tumor Grade have much more influence on the risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728859/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I tool Letrazole for 4 years after receiving all of my tax for Her2+ (chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709327/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

I am sorry your sister is struggling with the drains, and I hope the grin and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693315/

Discussion: Invasive papillary breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I'd had a hysterectomy years before my double mastectomy and had drains then, so I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689883/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

Hi. Other than concerns about side effects, bloodwork is done to check your phosphorus levels (I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689403/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

I am working through a decision on whether or not to take any aromatase inhibitors and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687771/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

Hello all! Jumping on to share my experience on Anastrozole (also known as Arimadex). I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666926/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

Day 5 post mastectomy! Have been doing quite well physically. Pain has been well managed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660846/

Discussion: Heart pounding since diagnosed with cancer: What can I do?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 8, 2021

Due to the side effects I had with all three of the AI's, including generic and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Lymphadema is a risk if you have had the lymph nodes removed. Many people today only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645866/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2021

I had both breasts removed with no plans for reconstruction, in 2015 (still flat). I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638981/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

Good luck, Sandy. This Mayo Connect group has confirmed to me that the AI's react differently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609379/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2021

I'm tagging fellow mets members @wandering @mom23boys @18dee @saltis @lisman1408 @trivia in case they have experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602025/

Discussion: Has anyone encountered Ascites from MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

@mom23boys Thanks, Peggy. I've made a note of that to remember. I had the bronchiectasis/atelectasis about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220128/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Hi @mjay, please help me understand your question. You're wondering if taking an at-home DNA test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334397/

Discussion: At Home DNA Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2021

@dmgweiss With any of the aromatase inhibitors, you won't be able to avoid the hot flashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87562/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am glad that you are not in the same amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87561/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

Beware that some memory loss and cognitive function issues can be associated with Anastrozole and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87552/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

@pattycincinattpattycincinnati @colleenyoung Here's a small study made 5 years ago on the efficacy of reducing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320976/

Discussion: Exemestane and Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2020

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