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@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

My thoughts are with you while you mull over your myriad of choices. We make the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I agree with @dlmdinia - the treatments and side effects depend on a lot of different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056507/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Thank you for your reply. I do have a pillow which helps when I’m just sitting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221322/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 11:00am

Thank you so very much again, I am so grateful to you for helping me! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944002/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

@jassafrass81 first of all take a deep breathe and try to remain calm. I know it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855531/

Discussion: Did anyone not have symptoms when they found a lobulated mass ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

Here is my story: 8/15 - Had a random mammogram. Didn't do one since 2016 8/17...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802373/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

@kbradtke back in 2015 I was told I had a legal right to symmetry. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197282/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

When I first found out I had triple negative BC, my first instinct was to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912273/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

No regrets! Had mine July 9, 2025. My incision is technically healed, but I am actively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380449/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 11:00am

I had mine late December 2022. Are you having reconstruction? I did and i will say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361099/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 11:42pm

First post for me tho dx’d a year ago earlier this month with ER + ILC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999764/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Thank you for all the support! Unfortunately the appointment with the oncologist went as i expected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022028/

Discussion: birad 3 again?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Hi All! I also have/had ILC and when first diagnosed surgeon thought it felt/looked like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855309/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

I was also a pediatric OT in the schools. Working with pre-schoolers is a very physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009406/

Discussion: HER2 positive stage 1 or 2 diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I spoke to my doctor and he said testing like that would be a discussion for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765241/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Are you getting your care/treatment at Mayo? I am in Austin, TX, but flew to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210409/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 8:14am

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56 with DCIS in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832477/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I have had 2 biopsies and averted a 3rd on Valentine's Day (2023) because I flat-out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040823/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

I know it’s difficult to see yourself at first. I had a bilateral mastectomy 3/23. Being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955675/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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