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Has anyone lost weight on Lupron and Letrozole?
I started in Lupron back in June and I noticed my apetite increased, but as soon as I started Letrozole my apetite changed. I still...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 26 9:28am
Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading
The following the first time I had BC, my tumor markers were normal. Fast forward 11 years and weight gain and a second BC experience...invasive...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 15, 2020
Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?
I have been placed on a low dosage of Tamoxifen and I have noticed a considerable weight gain in my midsection. It almost makes me...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 10 6:23pm
After unilateral mastectomy, when is it safe to lift weights?
I had a unilateral mastectomy about 6 weeks ago. I’m back to walking but I can’t get a straight answer from Dr of when it’s...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 26, 2023
Breast enlarged
I'm 33 and was 107 pounds most my life had a hard time putting on weight out of no were I gained 14 pounds and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 25, 2020
Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?
Why is the dosage for Anastrozole (and any other AI) the same for everyone no matter your weight or size? Does this-one size-fits-all approach have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 24 9:39pm
Exercise during treatments for Breast Cancer
Has anyone done any exercises during treatments for Breast Cancer? I am scheduled for Jan 2nd for the first treatment of 8 in total. Then...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 9:57pm
Lumpectomy scar healing time
Hi, has anyone had a lumpectomy followed by radiation and a car that still was pretty raw after a considerable amount of time? My scar...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2020
Should I take AI considering all the side effects?
I have invasive ductal CA, stage 2, with DCIS in situ. Prognosis was very favorable since caught early and was small. Lumpectomy was done in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16 11:15am
5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen
Hi all, I'm currently on 10mg of tamoxifen after surgery for Invasive Ductal stage 1. I started with 20mg but my feet hurt so bad...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 6 5:18pm
Breast Cancer and Neuropathy
Greetings to members just getting started and those that like me are in survivor ship mode. My aily prayer always s include my sisters and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 25 5:00pm
Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?
Hello,I had a stage 1 left breast only cancer. The tumor was 16 mm. I did not have chemo therapy but I did have 19...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 20 9:50am
Diagnosed in October 2013. Side effects
I was diagnosed in October 2013. After a couple of lumpectomies I ended up needing to have a bilateral mastectomy. I went through chemo from...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 1, 2016
48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice
Hello! I'm 48, diagnosed with stage 1, grade 1 ILC in Feb 2023 after 9th annual routine mammogram. Lumpectomy in April and 3 weeks of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1, 2023
Medicare “wellness visit” and breast cancer.
As a two time breast cancer survivor, I am proactive with medical issues and want to find any problems before they become huge. Since I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 8 3:09pm
Has anyone taken Taurine during Chemo?
Hi everyone, I have been researching taurine. Some studies have found below normal levels in women with breast cancer. I had my first chemo treatment...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 22 6:51pm
Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey
I underwent a preventative mastectomy at the Mayo clinic in Rochester. I participated in the DaVinci clinical trial. I didn't find a lot of information...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 23 9:05am
What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?
Hello and Happy New Year. I am scheduled for a mastectomy of the left breast on January 23. I have a 9cm tumor. They will...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 3, 2019