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I did 6 weeks of radiation 5 times per week. I really didn’t want to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015138/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 1:12pm

I have an appointment with my Primary care DR on May 6th for my annual She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057899/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 4:56pm

My lumpectomy (DCISstage0) was several years ago. As i recall, the recovery was uneventful. I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971103/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I was pretty nuch the same as you were, not high numbers, but I did do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754848/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

I absolutely would, and did, have mastectomy. ILC is difficult to image. It doesn't all grow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014413/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 12:31pm

4-5 weeks of radiation is normal protocol. I had a lumpectomy for stage 0 DCIS in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053467/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 7:27am

Freebird, we all react differently, but ask yourself if a 76-year-old patient is going to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041393/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:59pm

Hi Sue, I moved your post to this discussion on the same topic so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031226/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 5:00pm

I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma in both breasts in August of 2021. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732515/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I too am LIBRA, and I have problem deciding what to do. I'm 65, had double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113232/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 10:40am

I had only radiation. Worked my way through two of the drugs and finally stayed on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86544/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

It was on an AI continually for past 5 yrs. I began right after radiation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107906/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 6:28pm

I had DCIs stage 0 grade 3 as well. I choose to have a lumpectomy plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087147/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 7:01am

I have early multicentric lobular breast cancer w/ a positive lymph node but have declined all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024962/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29 12:36pm

Hi All! I also have/had ILC and when first diagnosed surgeon thought it felt/looked like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855309/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

YES! I went through lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo, 19 radiation session, breast reduction surgery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054972/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 8:48pm

Age 62- I have the similar type breast cancer. 1st time Cancer. Stage 1b Er&Pr Positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099167/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 11:34am

I started Zometa approx 2 months after radiation. The first infusion gave me a few minor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104109/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 7:49am

I am praying your mammogram is a negative result. As for the pain and swelling, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106432/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 8:28am

Yes, my heart just sank when I felt a tiny hard lump on my bony chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103679/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 11:22am

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