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Wow, thank you for all that information!!! I will definitely try to get an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197230/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

I had the same DCIS lumpectomy, oncoplastic surgery reduction and lift on both breasts. The nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116195/

Discussion: Prepping for Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Taleshia, I am so glad you found this site. It is filled with encouraging and life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433883/

Discussion: Abnormal mass on mammogram and ultrasound; awaiting biopsy results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2025

Hi @vegada , I had a mastectomy and then Diep-Flapp on my right side, followed later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126327/

Discussion: Breast Reduction/Lift Post Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

@ruffianfan55 Here is the reply from MyBCTeam site. MyBCTeam Does breastfeeding affect breast cancer risk? “Breastfeeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432399/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

I think I will like these new breasts once they heal up. They are just looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966010/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I had a second opinion consultation with a very reputable breast center (UCSF) oncologist today regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688383/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

@dmgweiss I've been on anastrozole for 18 months now (at half a mg/day). At first, the...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2019

Early 2022 I had a right unilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction ( expander replaced 5 mos....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908931/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Hello there, my wife was diagnosed earlier this year with TNBC and was initially treated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464761/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

I don’t want to talk you out of a mastectomy but there is another option to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177617/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Hi Deb, Some advice I have gotten is to compliment your prescriptions with very healthy diet,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051216/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to the bone marrow.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I didn't have either. I did have the OncotypeDX and the "risk of recurrence within 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741363/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Exemestane Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in High-Risk Postmenopausal Women Adapted from the NCI Cancer Bulletin. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051126/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

2022: 'Babytam' 1/4 dose as effective without adverse effects https://ascopost.com/videos/2022-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium/andrea-de-censi-on-noninvasive-breast-cancer-10-year-results-on-low-dose-tamoxifen/Andrea De Censi, MD, on Noninvasive Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788693/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I had a lumpectomy in 1998 and this year was called back after a mammography evidenced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444000/

Discussion: What do you think caused your breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I am 70+ and was on Anastrozole. At about 20 months on the meds, my body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425363/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

My experience was a good one. Although I'm sure most would say I am taking too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903497/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Yes I had the same exact procedure done about a year ago. My advice is to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840671/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

I take mine at night with my cholesterol med (genetically high from my mom). My PC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688887/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

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