Breast Cancer Support Group | Page 2

@sequoia I totally agree with the yearly mammogram screening. My oldest daughter missed hers at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064155/

Discussion: Major New upgrades on Mammography

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

You can google non profit breast cancer assistant programs that will help pay for screenings.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841419/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Hello, May I ask what follow up screenings do you do after bilateral mastectomy. Since mammograms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772144/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I am 53. Diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer at 44, Breast Cancer at 48- genetic screening...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I don't have official recommendations just personal experience. I was diagnosed with IDC in October 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133331/

Discussion: Screening guidelines for first line family members

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with ALH 2 years ago through biopsy but I went ahead and had...

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Discussion: ALH found in biopsy, what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 11:15am

My aunt lives in the UK. Unfortunately the because of the NHS its really difficult to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123956/

Discussion: Screening guidelines for first line family members

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Welcome @silentfaith. I'm confident that @ali1974 @sandyjr and others will appreciate learning from your experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324693/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

I will send positive thoughts and prayers. Please have your physician request a Breast MRI with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966970/

Discussion: Mammo call back

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

My situation isn’t really like yours, but I am a breast cancer survivor and I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687003/

Discussion: MBC 7 years later: Do you ask yourself why and what ifs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2022

If you are willing to pay out-of-pocket, you can get a breast ultrasound for yourself. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317721/

Discussion: Tips for finding someone who will agree to biopsy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

I still have good days and bad days. This was 18 years ago and things have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865327/

Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

From The New England Journal: A woman with unilateral breast cancer has an increased risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006993/

Discussion: New primary site in contralateral breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

My surgeon asked if I wanted a lumpectomy to make sure there is no cancer around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772123/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I had breast cancer at 82 and 86. This is beyond the age of recommended screenings,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547098/

Discussion: AGE 83 Can I stop yearly mammo and ultrasound ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 9:21am

Lobular forms chains rather than masses so it is harder to detect. Here is an article...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013544/

Discussion: Has the contrast used in an MRI caused anyone to have kidney damage?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

@eku, I’m afraid that having metastatic breast cancer doesn’t exempt one from get another cancer. Hence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787815/

Discussion: Living with MBC, did you still get colonoscopies, PAPs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

I just recently had a breast cancer dx in the same location I had ADH excised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856031/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

I also have decided not to take aromatase inhibitors. I have fibromyalgia, osteopenia, and atrial fibrillation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286310/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Hello, yes, I am wondering the same thing. Does anyone know if after double mastectomy without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848216/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023