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I was dx with TNBC and am BRCA2+ oncologist suggested DMX but surgeon said I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354537/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 7 hours ago

Yes I’ve had breast CA twice. When I was age 32 which was 38 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354892/

Discussion: Next month, I mark 43 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 28 minutes ago

I was 60. I had lumpectomy and reconstruction on both at the same time. “Out patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334683/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 7:52am

Greetings all, Just adding my experience here. Diagnosed with ILC in August 2023 in right breast,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341475/

Discussion: LCIS - help me make it make sense

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 9:47am

Had DCIS 22 years ago. Neg nodes. Recommended tamoxifen but I declined. Mastectomy L because lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334849/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 10:41am

@anatomary I’m a brca2 mutation carrier. I originally decided on lumpectomy and surveillance. But after 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339323/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 7:06pm

I am newly diagnosed T1 HER2-Neg, E&P positive ki67-10% small tumor- I just turned 70 eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349252/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 4:03am

There are side effects anda longer recovery with a complete mastectomy. It is not a walk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353459/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I am 67, had lumpectomy in January 2025 followed by 20 radiation treatments in March. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353279/

Discussion: Miss my life pre-cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I had breast cancer in 2005 - had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. After my hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334160/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:20am

Worked out with a trainer 2000—2011. Started HRT in 2003. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2005. Broke...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346946/

Discussion: Anastrozole and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 7:38am

I am 83. I had Her2+ at 79. I had a lumpectomy, chemo with herceptin and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337247/

Discussion: Treatment for Her2+ breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 3:36pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339935/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:41pm

I had lumpectomy in January followed by 20 radiation treatments in March. I had no problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336330/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Arimidex along with the Fulvestrant injections?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 10:57am

I am newly diagnosed lumpectomy scheduled for next month - I am a young just turned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349251/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 3:55am

Yes, same diagnosis in 2022. I had a lumpectomy, 20 rounds of radiation. I tried AIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347271/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 12:48pm

Hi Brightside, Are you able to share more of your BC Stage/Age of occurrence and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293907/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 11:43pm

I also went with the mastectomy left breast a month ago and thank God, no chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294620/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1 10:07pm

IDC ER/PR+ HER- 6mm lumpectomy, sentinal node 2 lymphs take out, no node involvement, 5 courses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307310/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18 10:26pm

Hello @sharonandkathy i am sorry you are going through this. If this is a very recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314511/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:56pm

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