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Thank you for the information! You’re right that radiation is my biggest concern since it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761790/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Hello, I had a double Mastectomy in September of 2020. I chose the reconstruction route because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731288/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

On Feb 2, 2016 I was diagnosed with IDC, Mucinous type. I had 2 separate tumors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86358/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2016

I also wondered about the safety of a needle biopsy, pondering that the process itself might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816233/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hello there - fairly new here with Invasive Lobular. I am sorry to hear you story...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816035/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

The French studies you mention sound like the "baby tam" study of 700 Italian women that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054828/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

I am always amazed to hear medical plans and how they differ from one person/set of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826645/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

My Illinois doctor did not like (a) seeing me at all (b) listening to any feedback...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053761/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Lobular BC is known as the "sneaky BC" It forms in links and sheets of malignant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338180/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 12:41am

I echo your sentiments; if it's pre-cancer, why not treat it before it becomes cancer? From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343422/

Discussion: LCIS - help me make it make sense

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 10:06pm

Thank goodness for my barely visible architectural distortion (AD). Research shows more often than not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342024/

Discussion: Abnormal mammogram: architectural distortion and need a biopsy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 7:10am

I’m sorry to hear of such news. I’m sure you will be fine. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347946/

Discussion: Triple positive breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I had this exact procedure - lumpectomy to remove tumors, reduction on other breast and bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116008/

Discussion: Prepping for Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Hello @lisamgee Sorry you're joining the Breast Cancer Club (sigh) but it looks like you've caught...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766271/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Samy and francine6829 - When you hear those words 'cancer' it's a horrifying moment. Cancer has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87075/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

@msandbreastcancerwarrior I think your message answered your own question that pain and recovery varies greatly from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943398/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

When my 11 mm. tumor was discovered on Dec. 7, 2021, I asked my oncologist about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129627/

Discussion: Oncotype Test

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

I have had 3 oncologists, to date: one in Illinois (bad); one in Iowa City (vote...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075195/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

I am so sorry to hear your diagnosis. Waiting to learn a specific plan was probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826083/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

@msandbreastcancerwarrior We all understand anxiety caused by anticipation and fear of the unknown. We’ve all been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943946/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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