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I finished radiation July 2024, so I'm a few months short of a year post radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279550/

Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Hi, I am new to this page. I have been on 20 mg tamoxifen for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223207/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:45pm

Please visit website: www.ComfortSlings.com. The ComfortSlings products are designed to protect the sore areas beneath large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233019/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 12:44pm

I've also been on Letrozole 2 yrs and I would say the last month my fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258489/

Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:16am

Hi @amsmith - Thanks for your message. Sorry you’re in the cancer lane with the rest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244632/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 12:51pm

I'm 74 and am waiting to start Radiation for Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Estrogen &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257711/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 9:59am

I have only met once with my MO prior to radiation. He told me my reoccurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253156/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 10:27am

Did you have radiation? I ended up with lymphedema as a result of radiation…not uncommon. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217177/

Discussion: Pain unmanaged: Considering change in breast cancer surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 8:20am

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 lobular cancer in January of 2023. I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257012/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:47am

I hope you can find some comfort and ways to manage your pain. I'm 54 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258253/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 3:27am

@lisakukla1 I am sure the alcohol was in order to remove any residual oils from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229602/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 7:14pm

Thanks for your feedback, yes the alcohol was intended to remove the soap residue, it helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229657/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 8:59pm

I thought I’d add the creams that I used for anyone who might be interested. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220886/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 8:16pm

@stars7 Thanks for updating us! Glad you had a good report from your surgeon. That’s such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230406/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:26am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230762/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:01pm

I too had radiation that resulted in fibrosis of the muscles of my chest wall, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232143/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 10:20am

Hi feprincess, you describe my symptoms from the radiation fibrosis really well, stretching, tightness, burning and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232489/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 4:50pm

I agree with you . At the moment 2 months after radiation I am a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232700/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 6:22am

reply to myoga | @myoga | 2 hours ago ...sorry to hear your trouble, have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235643/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 4:52am

Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245009/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 4:56am

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