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Here is how I feel. I will never remain passive or lukewarm about this topic (breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914969/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

My mom had a rare cancer. I have the specifics written down, where I’m not sure…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004299/

Discussion: Birads 4 Suspicious

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

My story was different but the lesson is the same. The angst you are probably going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973824/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Hi Sequoia, I'm so thankful it's not just me. I am sorry to hear you cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915558/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Michelle, I had Graves disease when I was a young woman and I had a tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915070/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I had a Radical Mastectory 65 years ago. The surgeon told me he left extra skin...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Kudos to you @whyme2023 for gathering so much info prior to surgery from this great group....

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Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS in August & was also assigned a surgeon, oncologist & radiology...

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Discussion: How much time do I have to get a second opinion?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

I've had the OncotypeDX and know a little about it. I don't know why your surgeon...

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Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

@azrhonda Well... shoot. What a shock that must have been for you. I can only hazard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284015/

Discussion: 13 cancerous lymph nodes not detected on imaging

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2019

Hi Robin, My OT therapist discovered this thread and, reading through it, I’m wondering how you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230303/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 6:57pm

I have a friend, who was also on Tamoxifen for DCIS. Since she had many side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223813/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:14am

Having a mastectomy and reconstruction is obviously a highly personal decision, and through this website and...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 9:12am

Hello, I was dx 4/29/2024 with Grade 3, HR+, DCIS as well. Remember, we do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089141/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction afterwards. It took my plastic surgeon 7.5 hours to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923985/

Discussion: Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

In October 2022, my oncologist said I'd be dead in 1-2 years without chemo (which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887426/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

@jjj512 I too had my yearly mammograms in 12/21 come back with architectural distortion. The steps...

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Discussion: Findings in Mammogram

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hi @keiracancer -- your post would be something I've written myself. I was also 54, divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835907/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I understand your frustration @jaynep. I have found over the years we are our best advocates....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808918/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I think the questions above are excellent and a good place to start. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793986/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

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