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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163464/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I had chemo and radiation before my surgery. The biopsy only showed one lymph node infected...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I used fresh aloe vera and had no burn until a few days after the radiation...

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Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I think you need to see a pain specialist. They can determine what’s going on and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137669/

Discussion: Constant pain after a lumpectomy and breast reduction.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

I was put on Anastrozole on Feb. 1, 2022 after my lumpectomy on 1/27/2022, so barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137020/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

I know this is a bit off-topic, but does anyone have an info on TamA, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136088/

Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

I am a 73 yo with ductal carcinoma in the right breast, triple positive. After chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121039/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS 1A in left breast, the surgeon advised me that due to...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120265/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I had a lumpectomy. No implant, but I noticed that the radiated breast became swollen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115285/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Yes, I did. I had lumpectomy IDC in 2021 and then in 2024 found another IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089205/

Discussion: Anyone had a lumpectomy then decide to have mastectomy? DCIS stage 0

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I recently had bilateral lumpectomy surgery and will be starting radiation within a week or so....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083734/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Just an update - my appointment with the surgeon went well, he explained the pathology results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081216/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I have dense breasts and calcification in both. I had a lumpectomy on 1/27/2022 (11 mm,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074739/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Definitely get the MRI. I had a lump which was diagnosed after mammogram as lobular cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074253/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Hi! I know the feeling. I just got diagnosed this past December. Had my lumpectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074191/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067090/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

The oncologist was very reassuring. His recommendation is a lumpectomy and no chemo or radiation given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063605/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

Hi. I am an xray tech. Have had mammos every year. And mris of breasts. Also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061881/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

@leen83 I know this is scary and Dr. Google can bring up all kinds of things....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061166/

Discussion: Architectural Distortion and Asymmetry after diagnostic mammo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

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