Breast Cancer: Discussions | Page 48

Exemestane is different from the other AI's. The drug insert for letrozole says that a 20%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167813/

Discussion: Reduce dose of exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

Shingles can be triggered by stress so no wonder we both got it at that time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165898/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

I wanted to share an up date. For two and a half month I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289219/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

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Posted: Apr 24 7:59pm

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:36pm

@alisa1, I'm glad that you found inspiration and helpful tips from a fellow cancer survivor, Amy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271117/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 3:13pm

Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy just 2 weeks ago and I am doing very well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244799/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 4:19pm

So many here have mentioned that the AIs reduce the recurrence rate by 50%. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205790/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:50am

@lucyanne5005 There’s this whole continuum to consider when making this type of decision. I don’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322308/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 12:36pm

30 years after my mastectomy + 6 months of CAF chemo (age 43) & no recurrences,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322327/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 1:10pm

Thanl you for your sympathetic reply. If you have a lump that feels like a bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322853/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 9:51am

Hello jknows: I also have triple negative invasive lobular carcinoma, diagnosed May 2022, metastatic as of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323687/

Discussion: Triple negative invasive lobular breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 12:23pm

Mayo Clinic says my tumor was classified as pT1cNx. With its small size and characteristics, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324703/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 4:50am

I had surgery to remove spread to the chest wall. Did not have chemo or drugs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322364/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 2:02pm

My advice is to try all AIs (including Fulvestrant) and Tamoxifen before you give up. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287985/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 8:21am

According to the NIH, taking an aromatase inhibitor reduces your risk for recurrence by about 53%....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204196/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 5:00am

My endo did not want to do Zometa or Reclast during my cancer treatment with letrozole,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161003/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

My dosage was reduced from 600 to 400. I have been told I will probably start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141128/

Discussion: Kisqali and Letrozole have heart issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

I took anastrozole for a year but switched to exemestane for 6 months now. Anastrozole made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137991/

Discussion: Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Thank you for your reply. I totally agree and am staying away from Google and that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133348/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I went to a panel discussion on breast cancer here in Omaha. From that I took...

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Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

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