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@tapgirl Thank you for the great suggestion. Surgery on May 5th followed by a week of radiation, then 5 years of Letrozole is my Breast Team’s plan for me. The Letrozole scares me the most. Also just had surgery for three basal cell areas last week, and currently have a Paraganglioma right neck. Guess these may all be related somehow? Anyone else with PPGL and breast cancer? Hugs and prayers to all you brave breast cancer ladies!