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This support group focuses on topics relevant to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is an opportunity to connect and meet other breast cancer survivors, and gain strength and support from one another. It is co-facilitated by three breast cancer survivors each week. We meet virtually via Zoom on Monday's at 7 p.m. Central Time. On the 2nd Monday of the month, a Clinical Nurse Specialist Provider from the Diagnostic Breast Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester joins our Zoom meeting. Sponsored by Join the Journey in Rochester, MN.
Request Zoom link via email: lisahalver@gmail.com
Meets virtually each Monday through 2022.
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Though I have not yet spoken to my doctor, I just read my biopsy report and I have invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. My total Nottingham score is 7 of 9; Histologic grade 2; tumor size: 9 mm. My medical background helped with knowing and understanding what I'm reading. I expect a scan will be next along with referral to an oncologist. I am in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina so have excellent choices for care. Anybody else out there just starting out with this? Somewhat into this already? If so, I'd love to hear from you.
Are you able to connect to this support group on Monday night? A great place to meet other people going through the same thing.
I am on my second round of breast cancer. 1st time, DCIS, STAGE 0, ESTROGEN/ PROGESTERONE positive. Had lumpectomy, mammosite radiation, and completed 3 years of hormonal therapy.
Diagnosed 11/27/21 with DCIS, and invasive ductal carcinoma. Completed bilateral mastectomy with implant reconstruction on 02/03/22. Currently waiting on results of Oncotype DX. Have not yet met with my oncologist.,
Hi squeaker2: I live in Arizona and have the EXACT SAME very recent diagnosis, tumor size and am awaiting scheduling to contact me for a consult at Mayo in Phoenix. What are the chances? So glad I saw your post!
I’d love to stay in touch. The one thing I’m missing is a support system. I’m a 70-yr old widow who lives alone. Always said I would never do chemo if I got cancer, but since it’s so small, my chances of cure are high (95%) - think I’m going to go for it. I expect it to be quite a challenge doing it alone.
I also have lymphocytic lymphoma, stage 4 (only symptom is fatigue so far) diagnosed November 2021, so not receiving treatment for that until more symptoms appear (they don’t treat until symptomatic).
I’m scared, but a strong, upbeat person and I would love to stay in touch with you as we face this new challenge. My name is Jacquie and I’m new on here. My oncologist is sending me for a direct surgery consult at Mayo - I think the biopsy is all I need to get at this while it’s early and small.
Hugs and prayers sent your way.
Jacquie
Hi @thunderpawranch @morrisprm @squeaker2 @annie65 So glad to see you hear. Yes, please join the support group on Zoom Monday's at 7 p.m. Central Time.
For all the times in between that you would like to stay connected with other breast cancer patients and survivors, join the discussions in the Breast Cancer group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/
If there's a special way to connect to this support group on Monday nights, please inform me. Thanks
Hi, contact Lisa Halverson at lisahalver@gmail.com she can send you the link to the zoom meetings
You can send your email address to "lisahalver@gmail.com" to be put on the zoom email list. Hope that works! If you click on the "support group" link on Mayo Connect you will see more information.
Thanks.