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Hi @rae3, May I start with wishing you the most of laughter, happiness and togetherness ever?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117368/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2016

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

@coffeefreak, @astaingegerdm I had partial mastectomies, going from DDD down to an A or A- (!)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327123/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

I have cording in my armpit from surgery and radiation over a year ago. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321090/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

I’m 2 years after treatment. Did have chemo and radiation so difficult to know what caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520911/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 10:46am

I'm 74, EDC Stage 1, Grade 1, H+, HER2-, 6mm tumor caught on a screening mammogram....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198709/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

One month after my lumpectomy & lymph node biopsy. I began letrozole two weeks later (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537405/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 3:12pm

I am 74 by low ecto score lumpectomy no bc in lymph 13mm removal 12:30 left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961004/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for 3 full months. I too had stage 1a invasive ductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544035/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 11:07am

Hi. This I’m third time breast cancer patient and this time a3 years after the last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544470/

Discussion: Cutaneous metastases (spread to skin): What treatment works?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:54pm

My lumpectomy was 5 months ago. Stage 2 - metastasized to lymph nodes. It’s been 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341537/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

@alice123 Hello Alice123: I hope radiation goes well. I agree, it is all scary. Ask your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544490/

Discussion: Cutaneous metastases (spread to skin): What treatment works?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 10:44pm

@ccc1965 Oh my how true that the aromatase inhibitors can be more difficult than actual treatment!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552243/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 4:38pm

Hi @slim51. I had a double mastectomy on October 23 with 4 lymph nodes removed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193643/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

I had a lumpectomy in October 2024. I had very little pain and alternated ibuprofen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1560952/

Discussion: Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 12:12pm

I had 30 rounds of radiation. Before they started they stabbed my breast with a thumbtack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562386/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 9:13am

(1)Were you in pain for days weeks after? I had a lumpectomy on 4/7/26 and pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562535/

Discussion: Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 11:22am

Hello @ kitty1952 I too have been dealing with cancer on a long term basis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181849/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2018

I was diagnosed and had right breast lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy in Jan 2024. Full...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272021/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

I have been reading this blog for several months as I've worked my way through 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562045/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 5:28pm

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