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That was a beautiful post rhongirl. Many of us can echo your emotions and struggles. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104194/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

When we moved from NC to FL, I looked for a local cancer (we moved to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107258/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

First, good luck to you on your journey. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860120/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hello. I was diagnosed in January 2018. Cancer in right breast. I chose to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238183/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

It sounds like you've just been through a lot with two surgeries, radiation and shingles. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844929/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I'd had a hysterectomy years before my double mastectomy and had drains then, so I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689883/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:36pm

Hi - jumping in here and replying to a couple of topics. I had a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838708/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

@yakyak9 - I'm TNBC & BRCA2+. When I was in my early 30's I was dx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032562/

Discussion: Triple negative breast cancer stage IV: Looking to connect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Hi Amber, I am a 53 year old female and have a CHEK2 gene mutation, extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161244/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I had DIEP flap on both sides late November 2023. I had an electric recliner (not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122030/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Hello Zebra, "I'm wondering if she used the same scalpel for the mastectomies and the lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965468/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Sadly, I joined the ILC statistics on 12/27/23. Since meeting with the oncology surgeon and with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999721/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Hello everyone I have read allot of post but not all. The first thing I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324692/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Hi there! I hadn't been checking the page for a while now, but I see I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051530/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Wow, thank you so so much for this helpful and kind comment, I appreciate so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943474/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi @deborahmontana I had bilateral total mastectomies (not radical thankfully, not skin or nipple sparing as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963444/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

When my knee actually blew out (9/15/2022) I quit taking the Anastrozole and stayed off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057713/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

MLK, I am right behind you and have been following your progress! I had a nipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665514/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Arthralgia and joint pain are known side effects of an AI. I believe it is caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077817/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

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