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My wife has been under treatment for stage 2 breast cancer for over a year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194632/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

@sirref Ferris, you have gotten some absolutely wonderful responses here, from people who have "been there"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689294/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

@gpigford, gpigford I'm happy to see this post! The anxiety you went through prior to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805260/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

This has got to be really scary for you and your wife. I know I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714270/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

This is something my wife’s oncologist has not mentions. My wife developed metastatic breast cancer that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886131/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

I seem to remember that safety pins meant I did not have to buy any new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805259/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Thanks for the response. We have decided to go with another surgery On Jun 16th to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717206/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

@crosschek geez, I am sorry about this diagnosis. TNBC can be difficult due to a lack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465073/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

Thanks. You certainly gave us a hope that this is beatable. There is no break down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154330/

Discussion: Wife will have biopsy next week. Which doctor to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Wow, what a horrible first diagnosis.I know that inflammatory is a tough nut to crack. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886273/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Sorry to hear your wife is going through that. Usually the combination of Akynzea (1 pill...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150109/

Discussion: Stage 4 Breast cancer: what helps with nausea from chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

My wife 43 years old just finished chemo and will begin radiation this week. She is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807072/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

My wife and I learned of her breast cancer a month ago. It is tearing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804103/

Discussion: Today is Day 1

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Your spouse would off supported you and thank you for the post. You bring up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689267/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

My wife, Jenny, decided that she will not be pursuing chemo. I support her decision, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952783/

Discussion: Has anyone been given Trodelvy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

I chose to remove both breasts. I ask my Dr., "what would you tell your wife...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261459/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

A husband who would leave his wife, because of breast cancer is a Grade A Jerk....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962511/

Discussion: Dating and breast cancer: When do you mention I had/have cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

@txdiepflapusa, welcome. While not the same surgery, you might find the tips shared on this related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559736/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 6:49am

My son wants to try for one more. Thanks I should mention that his wife also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128744/

Discussion: Family members identified with BRCA2 mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

No, but I asked the oncologist about palative care. The oncologist said not yet. Which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887906/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

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