Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

2,026 total results

Comments (1,892)

Hi Thank you for all that very informative information and you have given me more questions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056006/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 2:13pm

I found that Tamoxifen helped with orgasms, as opposed to the other A.I. medications. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105395/

Discussion: No orgasm after breast cancer treatment: so frustrated

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 12:00pm

Hi I was diagnosed with d c I s stage zero er pr positive her 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125865/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 8:14am

Aww ok I see. Makes sense to switch then. How long were you on tamoxifen so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128225/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 3:33pm

I am male and 85. I had proton beam radiation to treat prostate cancer at MN...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152766/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 7:44am

OK. It's a lot easier to get second opinions now than it used to be. All...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665759/

Discussion: How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

There is another hormonal therapy besides estrogen for vaginal atrophy - dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). My general practitioner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951694/

Discussion: Estrogen cream recommended for prolapse, but ER+ Thoughts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Hi Jennie Like your approach to cancer treatment / no supplements and drug ? I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711493/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2022

I had a score of 8 and risk of 10 year recurrence was 6% with tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705189/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2022

I started taking tamoxifen at age 81 and battled headaches for 12 months until I simplified...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801453/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Chris, Thanks again! Apparently. UVA-URSI is the same as grass called Toloknianka , that I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674640/

Discussion: Recurring UTIs and tamoxifen: What can I do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2022

I am doing the reverse. I took tamoxifen for about 5 months and developed side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691128/

Discussion: Switching from aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen due to toxicity

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2022

I actually lost the weight I had gained on tamoxifen. Then I had an accident and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2021

I know several women that had lumpectomy and radiation afterwards. No problems and my mother-in-law was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914909/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Hi I also have fibro. Just had surgery for dcis stage 0 awaiting pathology. May I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993334/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7 4:10pm

I took letrozole with pretty severe osteoporosis and 4 fractures. But I asked because "menopause" symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066898/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 12:39am

I had trigger finger before taking Anastrozole, but it appeared to have gotten worse after starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029488/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 7:12pm

I'm 78 now, 76 when diagnosed. Had conflicting advice on having radiation. Trinity Hospital in Moline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043230/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 2:20pm

I had a 2% chance of recurrence. I chose not to do chemo or radiation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813317/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

@raebaby I had taken Tamoxifen w/ my first lumpectomy several yrs ago. Took for 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645463/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Cancer

6963

35 minutes ago

Neuropathy

13013

48 minutes ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

7262

1 hour ago

Women's Health

8239

1 hour ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

2131

3 hours ago