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I was also given the choice of a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. I had previously had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331093/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 8:23am

I was diagnosed with ER PR positive HER 2 negative invasive ductal carcinoma, with a side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300127/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 11:22pm

Hello! Had lumpectomy 2 years ago. Now stage 4 with cancer in my bones. Currently on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319688/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 5:58pm

I had DCIS in 2003. Age 48. Sentinel nodes negative. Couldn’t get clean margins so L...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324548/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 6:53pm

Have you had the oncotype DX test done? I never even heard of it until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327899/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 4:21pm

Yes, I have the same pain. I had my surgery in October, 2024 and finished radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317198/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 10:58am

You have the same diagnosis I had..............ER+PR-HER2-..........I started with chemo then went to radiation then surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298809/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 8:19am

I'm 77 had 2 small lumps,2 pos. nodes ER+ onco 19. had lumpectomy and chose not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307870/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 2:03pm

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293690/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:24pm

Three years since lumpectomy and 5 accelerated radiation sessions. Not taking any anti estrogen drugs, doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293062/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 8:22pm

10 years after a lumpectomy & radiation had recurrence in breast skin & chest wall. Docs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322219/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 10:38am

Diagnosed 4/2023 grade 2 idc. K67 25, oncotype +, hr+, her2- lumpectomy, stage 1a. Chemo because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325667/

Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 11:38am

@suzwooden, you may also be interested in the comments in these related discussions: - Fear of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315320/

Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 9:20pm

My lumpectomy went very well, it was out patient, and I had no pain. After surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315231/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 6:46pm

I am 71 yrs old. In Jan. 2024 I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer throughout...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331327/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 12:40pm

I went through the same decision, I was stage 1, had lobular, had the genetic test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333635/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 4:00pm

Twenty three years ago had breast cancer, had lumpectomy x 2 (not clean margins), radiation, 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321530/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 10:44am

Consult with your oncologist and the dr. that will be in charge of radiation. Also -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334200/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:53am

My situation was difficult in deciding implants vs. flat? Bilateral mastectomy was the way to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291973/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 11:53am

Wow! I am SO glad I am on Mayo Connect and learning from all you women!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294834/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:57am

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