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I have the CHEK2 gene and have had proton radiation for prostate cancer, a mastectomy, 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881167/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I refuse to take AI's because I've had osteoporosis since 2007. My mom is now crippled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819885/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

I've written here about taking Arimidex for over a year and a half, and finally giving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280478/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

Sorry for taking so long to respond. Dang cancer!!!!! My problem isn’t forgetting to take medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968155/

Discussion: Memory loss causing marital problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Was 54, breast cancer surgery, reconstruction through 3 months. Went very well. Was volunteering with B.C....

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Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 1:40pm

Hi I have osteopenia with a fracture in my spine at my t7 I do reclast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030273/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 7:10am

I was diagnosed on my 50th birthday with stage 1, no nodes but lvi… so chem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722827/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Rae, So sorry to hear about you suffering do much after lumpectomy. Perhaps your lump was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709399/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

Hugs going out to you. These types of decisions are so difficult. I want to say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742994/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

The OncotypeDX gives a 'risk of recurrence within 9 years' number, given as a % (probability)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762471/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

My cousin has been on Tamoxifen for years with no side effects. I read that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848191/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

(lol) Collagen. I order(ed) it from Amazon. I asked my oncologist if it was permitted and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050845/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 7:48pm

@rene1636 I had DCIS in my left breast 20 years ago. I chose not to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031079/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 12:52pm

Drug companies spend large sums of money for testing to get drugs approved. I have read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045643/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:38am

The surgery was pretty easy and I was scared out of my mind going in as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

Any of the A.I pills will inflame arthritic joints. I had to quit after my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136181/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 1:18pm

From what I understand, research has shown that AI's (and tamoxifen to a bit lesser degree)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736433/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Welcome @rebecca55, I know being diagnosed with atypical lobular hyperplasia is scary. You kinda of feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788057/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

@colleenyoung, yes, I have a long history of sensitivities to meds. I’m taking a number of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775638/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

@teri512 Have a talk with your oncologist. I first started anastrozole and could barey walk as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700098/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

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