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I was diagnosed on 12/07/2021 and had lumpectomy on 1/27/2022. I was put on Anastrozole on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037454/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

I had 2 weeks radiation following my lumpectomy stage 1 lobular also. One week full breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270306/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 2:59pm

Question. After 18 months on Anastrazole, I have developed neuropathy in my feet. Finding a cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311465/

Discussion: Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 8:04pm

I am 2 years after lumpectomy and radiation. At 18 months, I out of nowhere developed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311457/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 7:42pm

I can connect with you on this. I pray that this works for you. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311463/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 7:54pm

Polianad22 hi! So, I had a multi centric IDC with a tumor at 9 o’clock and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762275/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Let me make clear that this has not been a constant problem for 7 years !...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321076/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

@soulangel Thank you so much. Switching to a new lymphedema PT is so awkward. I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982634/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

Hi @sarahmh I had two sentinel nodes removed. The breast surgeon said that he had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979716/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Yes, I have the same pain. I had my surgery in October, 2024 and finished radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317198/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 10:58am

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

Mid 70’s . No chemo needed when diagnosed with Er/pr + HER 2- , IDC STAGE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187675/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Jan 2022, age 72, Stage 4 BC spread to a few bones and C3 vertebrae. 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182055/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2024

I am having radiation now after lumpectomy, for ILC . Oncolgist said I didn’t need radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175152/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

@lisakukla1 I am sure the alcohol was in order to remove any residual oils from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229602/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 7:14pm

Thanks for your feedback, yes the alcohol was intended to remove the soap residue, it helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229657/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 8:59pm

I thought I’d add the creams that I used for anyone who might be interested. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220886/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 8:16pm

@stars7 Thanks for updating us! Glad you had a good report from your surgeon. That’s such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230406/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:26am

If you are large-breasted and you have radiation directed to the underside of your breast, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230762/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:01pm

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