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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

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, 2024

Having taken both an A.I. (Anastrozole, for 7 months) and Tamoxifen (for 5 months) before going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041157/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

Hi I have been doing zoldronic acid infusions for the past 2 years my third is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021671/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I was on 20 mg but after 3 months I started having headaches 24/7 and brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990929/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

Turkey tail mushroom is prescribed to all cancer victims in Japan. I got some on Amazon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693531/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I didn’t have chimo and radiation, because possible arrhythmia complication, specially when both breast should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643539/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2021

@wyngnit My aches started about a month on Anastrozole. I stayed on it for six months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220089/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

@francine6829 Thank you Francine. My oncologist told me that the effects are not as dire as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86999/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Hello @enaska1 I have had a little understanding of this although not really any answers. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141844/

Discussion: Any Sides effects of taking Paxil and tamoxifen ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Hi I am interested to know how many women on here decided not to take hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055902/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Hi Thank you for that information as I am just at the stage where I'm going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044372/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

So you are probably fine and they are just being careful. With invasive cancer, however small,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021919/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

Hi, I had almost exactly the same process happen to me, with a few exceptions. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021680/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

Sorry for the late reply. After the biopsy found ADH the did a lumpectomy or they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852945/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

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

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