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Thank you, Daisy. Now that my energy is returning, 22 lbs heavier and very out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829820/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

I also had DIEP Flap surgery in December 2023. It is worth it but it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995334/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 6:07am

@gigi2016 Thank you for sharing your story and list of CHEK2 risks. I pray that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030211/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 12:07am

One of my friends had a daughter who went to the Mayo Clinic because many in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106216/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 5:50pm

There are surgeries that specifically address the flow of lymph fluid through the lymph nodes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167090/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3 7:37am

@tessspike Hi and thanks for the hugs. Diet is absolutely something that can be worked on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800733/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

I kept googling different sites. There are some in India that have great results. The drugs,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710702/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2022

I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

Colleen, Thank you for the link regarding Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775351/

Discussion: Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Great information. Aromatase treatment is for 5 years; however, is there no benefit after 2, 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693505/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I am exactly the same. DCIS Invasive, Stage 1, age 74 normal weight (until I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943460/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

There are several non-cancer-indicating reasons that tumor markers can rise. (Though a non-rise is always welcome...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723595/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I was 49 when I was diagnosed with LCIS. I had a lumpectomy and followed up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257094/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

I had lost a lot of weight after the diagnosis and surgery, so no, no fasting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973664/

Discussion: Anyone had AC-T chemo combination for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I am post menopause and had the same thing biopsy with ADH, and then a lumpectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125499/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 11:41am

@feistylf I had horrific headaches with anastrozole and letrozole. Since going on exemestane, I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87536/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Hi Creeder I feel you ! My experience with tamoxifen was weight gain and lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673965/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

I had a wonderful appointment with the doctor today. She explained in great detail the type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913211/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

@crazydaisy Yep - it's a problem, especially if you're under 5 feet! I didn't do well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609046/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Chris, this makes a lot of sense to me, and I also enjoyed reading about how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103036/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 2:26pm

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