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Mollymiller: I'm 71, 18 months out from initial diagnosis. I do low-impact aerobics, yoga, walking, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86505/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2018

Hi Kelly - I also had DCIS with nipple sparing bilateral mastectomy with direct reconstruction +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145164/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

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

To build and maintain bone density it is recommended to to do strength training. Walk more,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224185/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer: Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 7:15pm

Everyone, including the ultrasound person said this lump in my armpit was nothing even after I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770191/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

Do you know what causes the joint pain? You'll probably be prescribed an aromatose like Letrozole,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251796/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 12:08pm

I had a lumpectomy 5/24, radiation therapy for 1 week, and I am now on anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237198/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 5:46am

This is the regiment I went through for TNBC without mastectomy. I had lumpectomy after chemo,...

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Discussion: TNBC treatment needing confirmation: What is standard treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 6:45am

Wishing you all the best tomorrow. Eight years of remission is so terrific! I'm glad this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354255/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 9:59pm

I had a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery eight years ago and I have no regrets...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379188/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 3:48pm

I get a signature test every three months and so far it’s all been negative. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381133/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 9:17am

Good morning @maryk206! Woke up to my day on the east coast to your query. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383215/

Discussion: Dull mood: feeling "meh" on AI and abemaciclib

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 7:41am

I understand exactly! One has to decide what will give them decent years of life...whatever we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389099/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 8:35pm

Hi Thank you for the information I actually read a very good book that I found....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381805/

Discussion: Mental health after breast cancer: How are you managing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29 8:36am

When you say your Dr. is it your Radiation Dr. or GP? I would think at...

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Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

neveragainvaccines- GREAT JOB! In late 2021 i had 13 rounds of chemo, 12 rounds, 1 per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154865/

Discussion: How to not lose muscle mass during Chemo: any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

This is a scary journey and NO two journeys are the same!!! You can manifest pains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297160/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 8:45am

@briarrose I am 5 days past getting my implants put in last week. Prior to that,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254632/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:02am

@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

When I initially saw my breast surgeon I made it very clear that I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267371/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:22pm

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