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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

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

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

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

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

You are so right about perceptions. I went with everything they could throw at it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913290/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Thank you for responding! I made a decision and feel good about it. .. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882843/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

The Tufts Tool https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/ibtr/ helped me decide to undergo radiation therapy after lumpectomy for ER+ IDC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829891/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

If you didn't get genetic testing using the excised tissue, it's likely not too late. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696871/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

So glad you are doing well after all you went through! In 2001, I had ductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335025/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 1:56pm

I am 84+ and have been taking tamoxifen for 3+ years. Don't be frightened by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113088/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

How is the first mamo after lumpectomy??? Painful? I love that I found this message board...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939783/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I can only comment on what I have had so far. Invasive ductal carcinoma plus DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884741/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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

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

Just thinking here...the various tests can be confusing. There's the OncotypeDX and another Oncotype Assay thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731831/

Discussion: Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 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

I was wondering if you had any long term side effects from either the radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693363/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

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