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My diagnosis was on 11/21. I met with the surgeon on 11/23. While I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800444/

Discussion: Time you took to process

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

There are 2 separate Oconotype tests. That’s correct for the Oconotype DX (determines need for chemo)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

It is extraordinarily overwhelming to have to make this type of decision. I wish doctors would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063391/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

I was called back because of calcifications with a suspicious cluster following my annual mammogram. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823278/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Hi @Susan7656, 2 years ago when I first got breast cancer I had a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221599/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 4:20pm

Hello I was diagnosed in May 2023 with stage 1 her+. I had a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204368/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 8:52am

Hi Denise! I do not know if we can connect by phone, or if it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886345/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Hi! Four years post diagnosis — bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction — diagnosed June 2019 - DMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948831/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

@callalloo The decision to take an AI is a very individual and stressful decision. Similar to...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

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 @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004908/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Hi ladies, I believe it is different for everyone. Initially, I had severe joint pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874625/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hi lauraho, I was 50 when I first heard the C-Word for breast cancer. I'm telling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771741/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

In 2004 I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, had chemo, lumpectomy, then radiation in 2005....

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Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56 with DCIS in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832477/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I understand! I’m 47 (diagnosed at 45, stage 2A, ER/PR+, HER2-, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978407/

Discussion: Need to start hormone therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I’ve been doing extensive research into treatments & side effects. I’ve seen the Oncologist & the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755885/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Hi, Cindy! Thank you for your response and sharing your info. I'm soooo happy to hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598816/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Blood Tests?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2021

Hi Carol...I was diagnosed Oct./ 14 triple negative grade 3 lt Breast...had lumpectomy,chemo,radiation...am 1 yr post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102492/

Discussion: Diagnosed with stage 3a ILC

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2016

A little more background: This is my wife's second occurrence of breast cancer. Her first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979401/

Discussion: Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

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