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@mchler73 I had 28 regular plus 9 boost treatments for my recurrent breast cancer in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975920/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

That is awesome 👏. I have had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation this past year .Still getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981264/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I had radiation in February 2022 and started aromatase inhibitor in March. Some swelling developed soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000760/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 3:26pm

I’m 60- had lumpectomy on left breast, reconstruction on both,15 days radiation. Yes I had/have shoulder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001002/

Discussion: Shoulder or shoulder blade pain after a breast lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 8:22am

@dlmdinia - its odd you would mention being told to take Claritin to prevent bone pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891680/

Discussion: What are things I need to know before I start AC Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

If your radiation is on the underside of your breast, the ComfortSlings products will be your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903940/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889281/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I just quit Anastrozole July 5 cold turkey after 6.5 years. It feels like I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897538/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

So mine was pretty much IN the cleavage- I mean, looking at the MRI it's practically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919003/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Originally diagnosed in April 2015 HR+ER+ HER2 neg. 2 surgeries/8 rounds of chemo/33 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312042/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2020

There is not a day that I don't have pain, stiffness, swelling on my mastectomy side....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953432/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I was diagnosed at 80 this year with DIC had a partial mastectomy and a MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948365/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Hello - this is Mulkey 518 - In 2014 I had a lumpectomy (three (3) small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950935/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

@prc73 I was diagnosed with high grade 3 DCIS stage 1 with invasive carcinoma in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959589/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

It sounds like you've just been through a lot with two surgeries, radiation and shingles. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844929/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I wish you the best and good luck I have a prescription for 5 mg trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951942/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

If you are large-breasted and the radiation is directed to the underside of your breast the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016950/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 2:12pm

Took Anastrozole for 7 months. Side effects: dry skin, dry eyes to the point of blurry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005563/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 1:18am

Sue Ellen, My scenario is same as yours, but I don't want radiation. I also don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000108/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 12:08pm

Greetings. I was TBNC Stage 3 at time of DX April 21. I did ACT chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986643/

Discussion: For those DX with TNBC and completed treatment: What’s your follow up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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