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I had a lumpectomy in October, 2021. A Stage 1A tumor, under 1 cm in size,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745996/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

I fit the criteria of this Harvard study- “ women 65 or older who have small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286021/

Discussion: Anyone over 65 with early stage breast cancer omit radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 11:12am

Well, I was so grateful to my Texas oncologist for going to bat for me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051527/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Hello Samy I tried Tamoxifen when I was first diagnosed (when I was pre menopausal) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87087/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

I'm on my 3rd oncologist, who seems to care whether I live or die (unlike #1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072514/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

This just out . . . Report from ESMO breast cancer 2024 Exemastane plus ovarian suppression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075684/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I agree that speaking out to a doctor causes you to run the risk of being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050655/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130863/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

I, too, am interested in the Signaterra test for tracking any recurrence because I am one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066150/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

So here I am 1 year out. You can see my cancer info in the post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006584/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Weight loss is huge. According to a study by NIH women who even take tamoxifen etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964173/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

The AI drugs and Tamoxifen are notorious for side effects with many women. I think we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280485/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

I'm grateful I found this MayoClinic community! I am 52 years old, had bc twice -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763578/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I am feeling frustrated. My doctors don’t communicate well so I carry around a three-ring binder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978113/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I am going to preface my remarks with a reminder of the topic of conversation. Which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689317/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

I have been following this discussion with great interest. I'm most impressed that you are all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

I had 33 radiation treatments, and I remember that some of them were "boosts." I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023411/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

I was 76 when I had 33 bouts of radiation. It was not bad. The A.I....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118298/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Arthralgia and joint pain are known side effects of an AI. I believe it is caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077817/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

Hi ladies, I believe it is different for everyone. Initially, I had severe joint pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874625/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

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