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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

I had mine late December 2022. Are you having reconstruction? I did and i will say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361099/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 11:42pm

Great advice from everyone! Here is my story: Bilateral mastectomy, no reconstruction. In the OR a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362674/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 9:12am

@bsones, so sorry to hear that you are dealing with ADH. Yes, the waiting is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211246/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2019

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

I hope your surgery went well. In May 2024, during my very first routine screening MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 7:31am

Hi @deborahmontana I'm very sorry to hear about your medical journey and frustration. I'll try to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962902/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello everyone I have read allot of post but not all. The first thing I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324692/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

I am over five years out from my diagnosis of breast cancer and mastectomy, within six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162728/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful reply Miriam. I'm sorry to hear that you also live with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043171/

Discussion: Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

In my case, it could be. I had 2 incisions, one for the nodes & one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959923/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

You didn't complicate anything and I appreciate what I'm learning here as I am better prepared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687749/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

I am dealing with a similar situation. I just had lumpectomy for Grade I invasive ductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758091/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2022

I went through all these inquiries after lumpectomy. I was/am early stage ER+ PR+, 1.2 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699976/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

Hi, I also declined the radiation and aromatase inhibitors because I did not want the intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759087/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

Hi @myoga - sorry to hear you’re still feeling pain from the BMX and the hematoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263031/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:20pm

I also had my right phrenic nerve sacrificed during my surgery for squamous cell thymic carcinoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176204/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2018

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130863/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

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