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I have taken Tylenol Arthritis for my pre-anastrozole issues with pain, and this seems to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678338/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

How long have you had the bruising going on? For the whole eight years?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669360/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

I posted this to another discussion, but I think it bears repeating. Apologies for the duplication....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656641/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

I am going to address this as best I can with the the information from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630926/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

I have been off the Arimedex for four months, joint pain is gone, I am sleeping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619581/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

I was diagnosed 4/14 and will have a lumpectomy on 5/14. Early stage, grade 1 IDC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600648/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2021

Thank you! The last three of the six years since my breast cancer diagnosis I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321453/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Don't be afraid, the treatment out weighs the side effects. I trust my Dr as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209445/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Good question, @nycoceans. I'm tagging fellow Lobular Cacrinoma in Situ (LCIS) members to weigh in @cindylb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288333/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

@monroeed- Good morning and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like your boyfriend is doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284790/

Discussion: I've had 3 cancers: Thyroid cancer, Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2019

@sandyjr You have my heartfelt concerns for your and your daughters' situation. Regrettably, each of us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276341/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2019

Thank you for your reply. I do have a pillow which helps when I’m just sitting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221322/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 11:00am

Exactly I am small boned I stand 5'2 and weigh 120 that's why I question the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267129/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

Dosages for most medications are based on individual need. I’m a small woman. I’m 5’3”, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267128/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

I receive Zometa every three months, I was 38 when I was originally diagnosed, which resulted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265923/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2019

@sandyjr The fear of lymphedema is quite real. Where my medical treatment is, they have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262380/

Discussion: BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

samy..........you are weighing your options well. Talk with your doctors about your feelings and also your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87101/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

Sorry to read that so many women have had adverse side effects from arimedex. Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219814/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Hi Tessfair1, well, just about, but again, delicate subject, I am experiencing loose stools almost daily....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219784/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I couldn't tolerate the AI type drugs (but then I can't take most drugs...too many allergies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86641/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

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