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Omg 😱 I hope your fatigue improves. Glad you’re walking. I just joined a zoom group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101037/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I have attended radiation with family members, my husband had it as did I. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842416/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

Hi, I am the same age as you and started Anastrozole in December. I have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020757/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

After three months, I began to experience terrible joint pain and numbness in my fingers, hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86621/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

I did 5 weeks of proton beam therapy radiation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252864/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2020

HiSo I am 6 months post radiation from breast cancer.I have not been on Any fibro...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168790/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Hi I did not have to do chemo. Apr 2 will be 1 yr post radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266274/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Lumpectomy, then letrozole, then radiation in December 2025. Fatigue was major side effect so I thought...

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Discussion: Stopped Letrozole this week, how long before side effects go away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:35pm

Hi Not sure. If you're responding to me but I don't have radiation burns. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133434/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I have been taking Anastrozole for @ 1 year. I take it at lunch time -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209394/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2019

I had no side effects from the radiation to my breast whatsoever, not even fatigue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044663/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

My fatigue finally lifted after about 1 1/2 yrs. What really kicked it was acupuncture. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332471/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Hi, I think fatigue is pretty common when undergoing any procedure. 3 1/2 weeks is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329236/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

TNBC dx 4/2024 on xeloda since January 2025, 2000mg 2xday, 2 wks on 1 week off....

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Discussion: Capecitabine (Xeloda) side effects: how do you manage them?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

Hello….I took 20 mg Tamoxifen for 1 year, and recently asked Mayo oncology to lower as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462752/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Hi I also am doing that, but it does nothing for your menopause.Symptoms depression anxiety crying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111672/

Discussion: Menopause after Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Thank you for your share, helpful. Are you still fatigued or getting better? How long did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100830/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

My doctor had me go to physical therapy from the beginning of all my treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555208/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Sorry to hear that, did you have accelerated targeted 5 treatments type or the longer whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731547/

Discussion: How did you manage the effects of radiation therapy? Low blood counts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

sue 417, I was and got so caught up in my radiation history. I meant to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133486/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

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