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I so agree with Chris. Like her, I had tons of chemo and got down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673747/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

I had a lumpectomy. Yesterday I saw the radiologist for my 6 week check up after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645397/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Alternative dosing regimen for exemestane https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2802824 NB: although estrogen was lowered, study did not look at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270116/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 11:50am

Accelerated bone loss is absolutely a given with AIs. Aromatase inhibitors deplete estrogen by preventing its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696598/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

I was also diagnosed with ILC 6 6 years ago on my left breast and opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029142/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

It's been 20 days since I stopped the anastrozole and one week since I started the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819849/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Freebird, we all react differently, but ask yourself if a 76-year-old patient is going to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041393/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

I took 5 years of tamoxifen, followed by 10 years of anastrozole and although there were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338367/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 9:24am

Oh dear @val97 this was a time for me as well. Everybody has some great ideas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316848/

Discussion: Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30 8:23pm

I see a lot of literature emerging about less intrusive treatment plans for women 70-over w/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948535/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

@dlmdinia and @bpknitter53 are spot on - it depends on your situation, here’s mine. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056587/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

When I tried Fosamax daily dose I had some mild stomach irritation. I then started having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027586/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

I have been taking exemestane (25mg) for 9 months. I take it shortly before bed, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961483/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

I really dislike the fact that I might know what this is. 😂 When I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287406/

Discussion: Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 9:51am

End of January I was diagnosed. Lumpectomy Feb 5, or around there. Started radiation March 31st...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301972/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 3:55pm

I started Anastrozole in October 2019 after chemo and radiation. By my January physical, my triglycerides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298789/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 7:53am

I took 10 mg. every other day for 2 months. On that amount, I could (probably)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050852/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

(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, 2024

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, 2024

@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, 2024

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