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Yes, I’ve had side effects from Kisqali and Letrozole but let me preface my response noting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104354/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I had a double mastectomy for stage 1, 7 mm found on routine mammogram, ER/PR+ HER2-,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131894/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

@jenyu Sorry to hear your BC has metastasized to your bones and that it’s getting worse....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356158/

Discussion: Kisqali and Letrozole have heart issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

As I understand the Oncotype report, you get a score (29 in my case) and you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460576/

Discussion: Anyone with an Oncotype score of 61 choose no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

My metastisis was discovered in April of 2022 when I went to the ER for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856422/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I agree with comments from others, talk to your oncologist/nurse about applying for Lilly Cares. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917651/

Discussion: Verzenio: How are you paying for this ridiculously expensive drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

The way I see it, one cannot make a rational decision about AIs or Tamoxifen without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490313/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 12:41pm

Hello there. On May 3, 2021 i had the second worst day of my life -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057306/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Hi @tdesantis This he first year I was taking Kisqali and Letrozole (AI), U developed sun...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074003/

Discussion: Skin issues on Kisquali and Flasodex.. anyone have them?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

Not sure about the scan time, but the rest sounds like a solid plan. I wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844621/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Ribociclib (Kisqali) was approved for high risk early stage breast cancer in Sept 2024. Before that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287950/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

I experienced dull lower back pain in my spine about 3 years after double mastectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109979/

Discussion: New onset of dull, aching pain in mid and lower spinal area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I had ER+ PR+ HER2- with BRCA2 mutation. Also have CHEK2 mutation but we didn’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956890/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Hi @ruffianfan55 12 years ago, at 54, I had stage 1 BC 7 mm. ER/PR+ HER2-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339923/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Good morning, just a little update on my recent scan. As a reminder I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052271/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@snowonn1 in response to your question about my cancer. 2013: Stage 1 BC, BRCA2+, double mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914684/

Discussion: What side effects did you have for how long with Verzenio.?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Hi @pavo5 -- I'm so sorry to hear you're going through all of this. Keep pressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847168/

Discussion: Recurring breast cancer and rash that is spreading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

Hello! I take Verzenio; it’s a CDK 4/6 inhibitor. “Verzenio is approved for women with HR+,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047287/

Discussion: Anyone taking a CDK4/6 inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Based on my understanding, Ki-67 represents the percentage of cells that are dividing meaning the speed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296083/

Discussion: How aggressive is IDC with a ki-67 of 93%

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

Yes, once you're through the difficult treatments, you'll just see the medical stuff, maintenance meds, side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213992/

Discussion: Is there ever a time I forget I have Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025