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Hello, The first time it was stage 1 but still early although it had left the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829552/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

In this context, I am an old timer as the BC index did not exist when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651560/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

Hi! @cerwin Yes it’s a tough and personal decision. I have always tried to stay healthy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631689/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

My diagnosis after needle biopsy is Atypical Ductal hyperplasia with foci approaching low grade DCIS. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089186/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 12:24pm

I had such a terrible time with Anastrozole that I took nothing for a full 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054472/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 9:45pm

Many thanks for your reply. My wife had the Mammaprint genetic test by Agendia, it places...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086725/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 9:43am

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796989/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hello, I take Lupron and a different AI. I adjusted to Lupron quite well. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841294/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Please help me. My doctors will not answer my questions. I even had a group of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770690/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Is your daughter having these issues as well from tamoxifen? I would like to preface any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661808/

Discussion: Bone pain from Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2021

I love how well you are reasoning this through and only you can make this decision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I am a fit person who works out 7 days a week. I tried all 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884344/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Hi! I have the same problem as you. I had mastectomy in 2014. No radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990326/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 12:32pm

@joannemm34293 a high ER (and PR) means that aromatase inhibitors (or tamoxifen for pre-menopause) should have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904515/

Discussion: Take anastrozole for the rest or your life?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I have been on Tamoxifen 5mg daily now for about 4 months I couldn’t tolerate 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054284/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 12:15pm

Surgeon said after surgery She wouldn’t do radiation just take a little pill once a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949914/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Hi @tinalove, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message into the Breast Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86303/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2016

I am 20 plus years survivor of breast cancer, DCIS. I had a lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196713/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

I declined radiation and after a Mammaprint test, it was determined that chemo wouldn't be beneficial....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087408/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 3:45pm

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

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