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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

I haven't posted in a while but this caught my eye. I will be five years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219967/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

I have mild lymphedema in one arm after a bilateral mastectomy where seventeen lymph nodes were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259454/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I’m not sure anything i say would be helpful to you as my experience is from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472536/

Discussion: Intimacy after (male) breast cancer

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 1 10:08pm

@mistymar I’m not aware that long term use of antihistamines has effects on the heart. Do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463615/

Discussion: Exemestane side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

@laurieak This is good to hear. I was diagnosed with Stage 0 in one breast about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462788/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

I am a male breast cancer survivor. I had stage 1, with surgery, chemo and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456413/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

@wyowyld I'm in a similar situation & I started the 5 day radiation yesterday, will finish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451534/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Stage 1b --how much is just too much?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2025

If your personal risk of recurrence is 1%, and if taking AIs reduced this risk by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449954/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

@ucfsig I totally understand your concern for your wife and you too. It effects both of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446542/

Discussion: My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I am scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

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