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Me too. I have a second primary breast cancer in the same lumpectomy and radiation breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737514/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

I had the opposite situation. I had IDC Stage IA HR+ I thought lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997918/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I was very concerned with developing radiation induce pulmonary fibrosis when I was first diagnosed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889755/

Discussion: Radiation induced fibrosis: How are you managing it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Thanks, Denise, it does help. My surgeon is male, but that is basically what he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026662/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Have your sister check out this forum. I've learned a few things and have been guided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252129/

Discussion: long distance support, relocation before/during treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 8:47pm

10 years ago I had a nuclear grade 3 DCIS. Before knowing the grade, I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190842/

Discussion: Microinvasive breast cancer and positive senitel lympyh node

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

It sounds like you are doing great. If it's working, keep it up! So here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186235/

Discussion: Itchy skin after completing radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281658/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 11:28am

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687402/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

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

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

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