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Hi @colleenyoung. Chemo not as bad as I thought. Mayo Clinic does an excellent job of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602806/

Discussion: Breast size / density and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2021

Welcome Creeder. I'm glad you got a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. What led you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599558/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2021

Hi @ro_batista, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think @sandyjr may have some experience with cold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322339/

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2020

Hi @katrina123, I added your message to both the Breast Cancer group and the Autoimmune Diseases...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314558/

Discussion: Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

@emily12 Hello...........I was diagnosed with 'dry eye' as I was in perimenopause and it was awful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/287265/

Discussion: anastrozole and dry eyes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2019

@cfacarol There are plenty of studies on the effects of reduced estrogen via natural and surgically-induced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285374/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 5, 2019

Just google ‘cognitive function and aromatase inhibitors’. There is a lot of information available. You’re right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285372/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 5, 2019

Trixie, as I've mentioned several times here, I'm taking Arimidex and the side effects are not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87383/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2019

Because side effects differ so greatly for every person and for every drug, I hesitate to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272154/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

@jeannie53, have you spoken to your oncologist about reducing the dose based on size and weight?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267130/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

@cindylb I didn't have full mastectomies, just greatly reduced and reshaped so they're about a size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267109/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

Hi Rochellec13! I would recommend you meet with a genetic counselor if you haven't yet. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255103/

Discussion: High Risk Mutation (ie. BRCA, ATM, RAD51D)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2019

It’s hard to say... I do have some aches and pains in my joints and bones,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219849/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

@cindylb Well said, Cindy! I had my first lumpectomy which showed invasive and then asked for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87076/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

francine6829 - Whether the doctors recommend staying on the AI's does depend on the Stage and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87057/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

@karendb Yes, AIs are effective at reducing recurrence while you are taking one.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86776/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

Wow, that's not very encouraging considering the side effects. I read on line it reduces the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86770/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

I hadn't heard of those upcoming treatment options or advances with breast cancer. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248669/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

khauff.........I had ALH for 2 years which then turned out to be invasive lobular. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211237/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

I can't think of any reason you can't have both breasts removed at once, if that's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238185/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

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