Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

2,681 total results

Comments (2,499)

It is interesting to read about experiences. I did not have a lumpectomy, but a double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116051/

Discussion: Prepping for Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

I started on letrozole for three months, the first month I was fine then I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067261/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

The resource I just mentioned concludes with this statement: "The diagnosis of cancer is a stressful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063456/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Hi: I had something similar. Mine was years of calcium calcification's on the Screening Mammo, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032617/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

My experience is that when a scan is done, like MRI, the surgeon reviews it, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997287/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

@auntieoakley i had the Mammo done at a Women’s clinic. The first facility that I used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953551/

Discussion: Were you anxious before your first post-surgery mammogram?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hi Everyone, It’s July 12th , 2023. I’ve had a million ups and downs but here’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894173/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Dear Lois, After my lumpectomy, I was referred to a radiation oncologist. He said, given my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815613/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I had a lumpectomy in October, 2021 for a small mass: ER+,HER2-, approx. 8mm including clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807879/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Had both Letrozole & Tamoxifen & likewise very different experiences but both really bad. Tamoxifen caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103102/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

@Janwe W. I have heard of people with positive BRCA gene having both breasts and ovaries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100677/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

My cancer is not breast cancer, it's rectal cancer. People are often grossed out by that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028847/

Discussion: How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

My opinion here, I can't help but wonder if you're still not in the shock of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966501/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

I was diagnosed with ILC about 1 1/2 months ago. 6 days ago I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919080/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Accelerated bone loss is absolutely a given with AIs. Aromatase inhibitors deplete estrogen by preventing its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696598/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

I have to agree with @sandyjr ...about tests results as good as tech's or drs reading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284025/

Discussion: 13 cancerous lymph nodes not detected on imaging

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

ILC Stage 1 in left breast, early catch 2 years ago next month. Initial meeting with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194699/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

I apologize if these have been discussed previously. Anyone has advice on effective preventative methods in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185024/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

@badkitty I would recommend checking with your care team on what they suggest and when it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117239/

Discussion: Scar Care - tape or gel

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I am an xray tech...mammo tech. I religiously got mammos and ultrasound yearly. In Dec. 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064092/

Discussion: Major New upgrades on Mammography

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Neuropathy

15384

20 minutes ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

9446

27 minutes ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

2451

27 minutes ago

Women's Health

9922

1 hour ago

Sarcoma

356

1 hour ago