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I have been diagnosed with invasive DCIS 0 The surgeon recommended a lumpectomy with breast reduction/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794984/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

My radiation oncologist told me radiation offered a risk reduction of 55% to 60% for recurrence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196707/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

Thank you so much for your reply!! I didn’t know they did partial mastectomies. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316043/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 6:14pm

I had this done in 2000, called tram flap surgery then. Also had a reduction on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778704/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Hi I have the same problem I have dcis and I have large breast .how did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090234/

Discussion: PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

@ginip you are dealing with a quite small lobular in situ. What was your Oncotype, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858627/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I have been on Anastrozole for 2.5 years. I was told to take it at bedtime....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373087/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 8:59pm

Wondering if possible reduction in side effects might be related to those we dont experience everyday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787864/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

You might try Asian BBQ sauce, sometimes labeled Korean barbecue. May be a change you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054820/

Discussion: Lost taste and smell on chemo: Will they come back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Exactly @callalloo. At the same time the decision on meds is complex and this forum offers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721542/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

I had a reduction done so it was both breasts feeling funky. Sounds like mine, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950536/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I have a large amount of fat necrosis in both breasts after my lumpectomy in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871018/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Hi all. I’m scheduled for surgery in January 2026. My drs are all at Mayo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405517/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 6:53pm

I had radiation too. It reduces the risk of cancer coming back from about 20% to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196706/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

I'm reading more about pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/pash That sounds very uncomfortable @annac3. We're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288094/

Discussion: PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2020

Was there ever an update to this? Going through the same thing. Lump on R Breast,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218150/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 10:46am

I am on Faslodex and Kisquali. My Creatinine has climbed out of the normal range, liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956210/

Discussion: Faslodex. has anyone had pain during the injection w/ lasting lump

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi all, I had a lumpectomy and a breast reduction in the same surgery in 2013...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839524/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I work with statistics and have not seen the word 'absolute' used with respect to any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711677/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2022

Am a former Mayo patient but moved to TN where I was dx by Vanderbilt in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390116/

Discussion: RAD50 c.1245+2C>G mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9 10:09am

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