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I take Vitamin D (i was found to be extremely deficient when diagnosed with LCIS and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288342/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

The AI drugs and Tamoxifen are notorious for side effects with many women. I think we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280485/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

Why don’t you switch to Tamoxifen? I’ve been on tamoxifen for six months and hardly notice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972154/

Discussion: Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

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

I'm fortunate - dx 11/21 I have TNBC BRCA2+, I had neoadjunct chemo - my cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872891/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

It's a tough decision, and one that I struggle with every day. I had invasive mixed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279322/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Jeannie - would you please send me the link to that study in Italy about reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87284/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

I have been on Letrozole for 7 weeks with wicked joint pain. My blood work taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86895/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

I’m sorry others are experiencing bowel issues but I’m glad I’m not crazy! My medical providers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219788/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

@marykaym63 Thank you for the details. I am also doing a nutrition course. She has diabetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244395/

Discussion: Nutrition during and after breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2019

I had a mastectomy of my left breast last week. I had been on Anastrozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86719/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Talk to your oncologist about this - I did. She said the surgery reduces like 80%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86700/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2019

Years ago my gyno recommended Tums but Oncologist does not. If you google it, Tums reduces...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86593/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197464/

Discussion: Mammograms after the age of 80 necessary?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2018

@lisakuehl The Mayo Clinic pharmacist also added: "Dosing recommendations can vary based on the medication. -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196567/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

I have been taking Tamoxifen Farmos 20mg for many months after my breast operation (meant for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86494/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2018

Happy New Year to all! I don't know if I posted this yet but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86465/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2017

I'm not very good at this site and so once again I'm jumping in (like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86445/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

I took Anastrozole for 14 months following a lumpectomy and radiation for Stage 1 lobular breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257037/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 12:05pm

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

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