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Hello, The first time it was stage 1 but still early although it had left the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829552/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

OK. So, not sure what type of bc you have, but I can say that "in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826093/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

An endocrinologist, and now this breast cancer surgeon, are adamant about the sugar/insulin/estrogen connection. My biochemistry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763996/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

@hkc9890 - It is very scary to hear the diagnosis- even though the surgeon greeted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329644/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

@ahurlbert30 - I was diagnosed with same cancer as you at age 48. I was lucky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316546/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed breast cancer: trying to decide where to get treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

I am glad you have gotten your biopsy results so quickly, waiting for biopsy results always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253777/

Discussion: Biopsy found ADH, LCIS, and microcalifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:55am

Hello, In the first few years I was doing the PT/OT, the flossing, stretching, playing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308196/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 11:12pm

Hi. I'm 53 and was diagnosed with both IDC and DCIS (ER/PR+, HER2-) on both sides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097460/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

IMHO, both the Illinois and Iowa oncologists have been rather dismissive and rude. The first one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077517/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I am lucky. I also a year prior to my ILC had a hysterectomy. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014368/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

Dosage of Anastrozole changed: One tablet every OTHER day. Why? Side effects from fatigue, depression, achiness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006981/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

The waiting is as everyone else has or is going through this so tough. I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993779/

Discussion: Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

I did a lot of research too! Yet it seemed hard to find much that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911928/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Absolutely, yes. I’m starting to do the standard protocol for localized breast cancer now - lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624228/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2021

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 1992. A routine mammo showed calcifications. Biopsy showed cancer. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326501/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I just had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I opted for the reconstruction because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324520/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

Hi! @briarrose: I am so sorry for what you have been through:( I, too, need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351054/

Discussion: Pain at night while taking Anastrazole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 1:12pm

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796989/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hi there - I underwent my first lumpectomy last July and it showed invasive ductal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252853/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

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