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Good morning, I had laparoscopic surgery to have my ovaries removed and it was the best...

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Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

@roewes07 , Are you still taking the Minoxidil? My dermatologist said it would help until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039039/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

Yes, I have heard the difficulty losing weight about anastrozole. Also, I have thin hair to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962748/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

No drugs at this point. I’ll know more in April. Just mitigation strategies right now. D3,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811006/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Hi @bpknitter53 -- thank you for sharing. It seems a lot of us have a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Wow. Sounds like you are lucky enough to be treated at an enlightened center. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259462/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I was diagnosed at 68 as well. I'm two 1/2 years out and doing well. Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86501/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2018

For me, (left armpit only, even while showering, but really strong after sleeping) like fresh cat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975925/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

If you have not been already actively exercising, you will want to be kind to yourself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989992/

Discussion: Exercise during treatments for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I understand the questioning of BC after menopause, but I feel like there might be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834008/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

I am having the same treatment one a week with Keytuda every 3 weeks I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914864/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

@cindylb, thank you for your response and for sharing your experience. I'm not sure what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211260/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I hope this goes smoothly for you. I've been on letrozole about 2 1/2 years. During...

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Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 3:08pm

My breast cancer is 1A, DCIS. I have been on arimdex and six months in experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904717/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

My biopsy was ER & PR +ve HER2 -ve and PER scan showed zero tumors, only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117501/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I would first say I was in my 30s when I took it, and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655146/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I have been taking anastrazole for almost 5 years. I think my hair is thinner, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961979/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I have a question regarding the item Knitted Knockers. I was told theprostheses must have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107266/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

@elizm Crazy, isn't it? Even the chemo they put me on was one that caused weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220052/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

It can be done, you can supress the estrogen naturally as I found out after deciding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884007/

Discussion: Alterantive Natural aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

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