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Raebaby , I believe I have already asked why chemo and rad has been recommended after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708632/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2022

Congratulations on your 10 year survivorship! My circumstances seem very similar to yours, but I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233033/

Discussion: Follow up for mastectomy patient with regards to reccurence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 1:04pm

Hello all, I too have suffered greatly from debilitating headache which appears directly related to aromatase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261261/

Discussion: Anyone else experiencing increased migraine while on Exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 2:11pm

Severe bone loss may not occur on aromatase inhibitors. It depends on starting point and rate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694308/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

Oh yes!! So...I started on Tamoxifen for a month, only major side effect was being very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128438/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@angiemal just want to add that with ER and PR positive (especially if highly positive) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097754/

Discussion: Really Hard Days ...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

What was her score for ER and PR? Can she also have an Oncotype Dx test?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775790/

Discussion: Chemo or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Thank you! Thank you for your comment!!! I too had breast cancer 8 years ago, 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741907/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

@newgranny @newgranny Has your oncologist offered you Tamoxifen? It is not an aromatase inhibitor. Mine suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271748/

Discussion: Fear of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2019

Hello! I just found this forum and I know that your comment was made quite some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189790/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I’d ask whether they thought the Charley horse cramps were from a change in your calcium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007774/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

@rlcoleman I am just spinning thinking of how crazy making that would be. Waiting on biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874494/

Discussion: LCIS multiple biopsies in 1 1/2 years.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

During my yearly mammogram the pathologist found very small microcalcifications. I was sent for a magnification...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784790/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

They really don't know for sure if you'll need radiation until AFTER the pathology comes back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085080/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hi I had my lumpectomy December 15th last year I had my Sentinel node surgery February...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060985/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

Hi Wow reading your story I can't believe they neglect by physicians. I myself have osteopenia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049919/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I am 71 and was diagnosed with ADH last year. (I had a hysterectomy in 2009...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025470/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I have DCIS low-intermediate grade. 2 lumpectomy surgeries didn’t get clear margins. Refused radiation and tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988684/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Is bone loss, joint pain & fatigue a for sure result of your medication? I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782627/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Dear @tctredwell1 and @callalloo Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'd ask you (both) what happened after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760336/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022