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I had a 1 mm anterior margin, focal, all other areas were 2 mm, DCIS, intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990393/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I started it in October at age 52. Stage 1A IDC hormone positive. No chemo. 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989790/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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

@timely I'm not sure what a "chip bag" is, but maybe it's similar to a "swell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985116/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@timely It could be you're having "axial webbing" which is a type of lymphedema which causes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984632/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 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

@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

My story is a lot like bjohnson511. It was found on my routine mammogram. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965405/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 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

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 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

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

I had a lumpectomy and bilateral breast reduction and lift on July 19 of this year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949102/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 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

@notacopy, here's a discussion about radiation fibrosis: Short Course Radiation Treatment and Radiation Fibrosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/short-course-radiation-treatment-and-radiation-fibrosis/ See...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942616/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

What astonishes me is the failure of most physicians to understand and then communicate to their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942586/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 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

I seldom am able to comment, but your case almost parallels mine . Since 2018 have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918478/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 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

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

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