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@mjay this exactly what I experienced with Arimidex. I took it for a year and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605893/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2021

I am now on my 3rd AI - Letrozole. I am day 6 and this week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596928/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

To jnorki: My experience with AIs--both letrozole and exemestane didn't agree with me--but I'm fine on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277079/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 10:47am

I am 71. If you do research on internet lots of information on lower dosages. Research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285266/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 9:28am

I found that article confusing. It seems to be saying that as long as thyroid meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167452/

Discussion: Thyroid pill significantly worsening BC survival?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

When I was 65 with ER/PR+ breast cancer I was told to take them, however I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163582/

Discussion: Estrogen Blocking Medications, age and risk of blood clots

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I hope you get good results on your sentinel nodes. I was shocked when they told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128712/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I am going to assume the last questions here are for me. Either way, I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882779/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Although I agree with more honesty and less nonsense. I would also add back into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881318/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

A respected oncologist said in an online YouTube, breast cancer prevention drugs should be "incredibly easy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643066/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Great idea to share tips! It never occurred to me to just strip down in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993667/

Discussion: Tips for Breast Cancer warriors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

I have been on Letrozole for 1.5 years. First I got 3 trigger fingers in each...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196568/

Discussion: Letrozole: Anyone have muscle pain as a side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

@triciaot I am having lots of irritability, brain fog and also some depression. I also get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007757/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Hi I feel your pain. I am awaiting my pathology. Had a lompectomy, December 15. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982456/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

Hi! It takes a village and appreciate our group! I had similar ILC diagnosed in October,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914520/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

If you use proton radiation, there is no damage to heart, lungs or any other part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872197/

Discussion: What Alternative can be used instead of Radiation Therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I understand your feeling of wanting to know if it is working, but I think it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627460/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

I took it for a year and was using a wheelchair at the airport and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249463/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 11:43am

I had a lumpectomy in 2022 for DCIS with a reduction, and size to match on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966998/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

The title of this thread is a little misleading, even scary. It is important to note...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118065/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

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