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There are 2 separate Oconotype tests. That’s correct for the Oconotype DX (determines need for chemo)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@colleenyoung Thank you. I had a septal myectomy in 2021 at the Mayo in Rochester. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439371/

Discussion: Radiation or not for breast cancer with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Have your sister check out this forum. I've learned a few things and have been guided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252129/

Discussion: long distance support, relocation before/during treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

I Had DCIS Stge 0. Since my maternal Grandmother had BC in both breasts, I asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307508/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

Hello I was diagnosed in May 2023 with stage 1 her+. I had a lumpectomy and...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

I’ve been following and occasionally commenting on this discussion for months since I had to wait...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440219/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

Hi Denise! I do not know if we can connect by phone, or if it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886345/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

I was offered the same option and chose a bilateral mastectomy. I will honestly share why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379976/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Hi! Four years post diagnosis — bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction — diagnosed June 2019 - DMX...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Hello there, I'm sorry this is showing up in your life but glad you are being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379062/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

@callalloo The decision to take an AI is a very individual and stressful decision. Similar to...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Hi @Susan7656, 2 years ago when I first got breast cancer I had a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221599/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

In 2004, I had rt breast cancer with lumpectomy and radiation. then put on Arimidex for...

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Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 8:21pm

The resource I just mentioned concludes with this statement: "The diagnosis of cancer is a stressful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063456/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

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Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

Hi @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004908/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Hi ladies, I believe it is different for everyone. Initially, I had severe joint pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874625/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hi lauraho, I was 50 when I first heard the C-Word for breast cancer. I'm telling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771741/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318457/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

In 2004 I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, had chemo, lumpectomy, then radiation in 2005....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816094/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

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