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I am a 52 yo female that had early stage 1 ER+ invasive lobular breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208079/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 7:22am

As you probably know, radiation is used after surgery to reduce the risk that the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215584/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 10:36am

@meeshodge I was thrown by the "DXsion"! I looked up the DCISionRT (Prelude Dx) which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224512/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 9:12am

Gosh, I can understand why you don't want any more side effects. I too had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226460/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 5:17pm

I was diagnosed exactly 10 years ago at 58. Insitu. Nuclear grade 3. I opted for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205796/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:55am

Hello @christylv ...thanks for the reply. Just wanted to know if you also had LCIS (classic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242011/

Discussion: Treatment for LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 8:35am

I took chemo and radiation before my surgery and my tumor was reduced to pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209734/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:31am

I was thinking of reducing it from daily to once a week as well. I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231480/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 10:28am

My heart goes out to you. Nothing as painful than seeing one’s child ill or suffering....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224759/

Discussion: How to cope with my 54-year-old daughter getting Stage 3 breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 12:57pm

Thank you for your response and it is a hard decision! I just met with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246607/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 11:43am

A bit over 3 years ago after a year on both Prolia and an AI (I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210492/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 9:28am

Since you didn't have chemo, the aromatase inhibitor reduces the chance of a metastatic recurrence. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240396/

Discussion: Why Anastrazole if I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 5:16am

So many here have mentioned that the AIs reduce the recurrence rate by 50%. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205790/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:50am

I had a lumpectomy 5/24, radiation therapy for 1 week, and I am now on anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237198/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 5:46am

Hi @holly33, You are going into surgery in excellent condition, I believe that helps. It will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232014/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:46am

If you "Google" (search the web) for "Breast Cancer Recurrence Prevention - An Illustrative Tutorial from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242060/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 9:15am

Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy just 2 weeks ago and I am doing very well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244799/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 4:19pm

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:36pm

I'm 74, EDC Stage 1, Grade 1, H+, HER2-, 6mm tumor caught on a screening mammogram....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198709/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Yes very exciting, what I've seen seems to be mostly related to immunotherapy response and cancers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187607/

Discussion: Antihistamines for improving breast cancer survival

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

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