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Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

Hi! @beachbabe & Sue: I actually have been wondering the same question regarding the safest &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029104/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 8:14am

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 1:41am

I also had my right phrenic nerve sacrificed during my surgery for squamous cell thymic carcinoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176204/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2018

Hi, I also declined the radiation and aromatase inhibitors because I did not want the intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759087/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

The diagnosis came in the late ‘90’ s when I was filing for the Dow Corning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325520/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with “atypical connective tissue disorder"?”

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 21, 2020

The right breast is the one that did not work. It was a tiny 4 mm....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082729/

Discussion: What is doctor supposed to do when sentinel lymph node biopsy fails?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 7:03pm

I had right upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy in 2019. My journey with Lymphedema has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106443/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 8:43am

Hi @allusernamestaken I was 7 years post double mastectomy when my breast cancer came back in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866010/

Discussion: Changing Doctors for Followup: Who do I see?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Sorry you are dealing with both ADH and ALH. I was diagnosed with ADH in Feb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211247/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2019

Yes mine do. I didn’t want to bring it up bc you were asking about expanding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627293/

Discussion: Reconstruction expansion appointments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

I think that a "mature" (ok...old) woman will react differently to these toxic pills than younger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026405/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 2:02am

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

Wow, Zebra - that genetic testing coming back positive for BRCA2 just in the nick of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099997/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 8:02pm

Hello @nayade , It sounds like good news for your friend, a cancer likely caught early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760382/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Good luck to all with these difficult decisions. My story is on the negative side, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304544/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

If it’s at all helpful, I can tell you my husband loves my new breasts even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967462/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

in reply to slapshotmary @slapshotmary, Dec 27, 2021 -getting a 2nd opinion. I am with Honor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001340/

Discussion: How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 3:41pm

@tessspike Hi and thanks for the hugs. Diet is absolutely something that can be worked on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800733/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

So glad you reached out to us in the forum. It takes tremendous strength and courage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075212/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26 3:11pm

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