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I have it and in 2018 was treated with proton beam radiation at MN Mayo. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966345/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

No matter what the medication, there is always going to be systemic absorption. And you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034010/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:50am

I’m starting my second week of radiation and I’m pretty worried about the side affects. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905040/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I have switched from Anastrazole to Letrozole and now Tamoxifen due to side effects. My onco...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809514/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

I had DCIS then IDC in the opposite breast. The first time I had lumpectomy, radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291273/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

My experience seems similar. I took aromatase inhibitor for a few months until the joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726401/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

Even if ovaries are removed, the body still makes some estrogen in adrenal glands and fat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692742/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

I have been having leg cramps and hand cramps also for several years. I take a...

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Discussion: Leg cramps at night

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

@sequoia - I understand your misery. 29 years ago I had a mastectomy and chemo. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645761/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2021

When are people able to feel/say they are cancer free? My Dr hasn't said that to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872460/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Met with the oncologist over hormone therapy yesterday. He is very optimistic and thinks a 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853469/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Hi I also am in the same boat dcis I did radiation. Tried tamoxifen it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055999/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 2:07pm

Estrogen Receptor (ER) Status: POSITIVE Percent of cells with nuclear positivity: Greater than 95% Intensity of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006881/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 8:16pm

Hi Have you had surgery or radiation yet?I did tamoxifen for 6 days it totally screwed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084197/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 9:48am

Good to know I am just going to be starting 10 days of radiation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030080/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 3:33pm

I got off chemo several months ago for breast cancer, HER2 positive.. I had radiation also....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627570/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

I'm taking Tamoxifen. It's not been a year yet and my hair has thinned a lot....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2021

I was on tamoxifen and my memory loss was so bad. My oncologist switched me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257595/

Discussion: Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness with hormone blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

The hormone therapy may not be so bad, some people have trouble others don’t. Understanding your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163227/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 10:47pm

Hi - I just started on this road today... needle biopsy shows maybe stage 1 cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181852/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

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