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Update. I spoke with surgeon of choice regarding the second opinion. Something I did not hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776927/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775729/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I had 16 proton therapy treatments after mastectomy and 6 lymph nodes removed (3 positive) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766129/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Thanks for your kind reply. I’m glad you find this helpful…I wish I’d known this information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764214/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

I too have been on anastrozole for 5 months after having undergone lumpectomy and WB radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736361/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Maybe but the doctors should not have assumed that because the Oncotype protocol, literature and even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699676/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

I finished radiation for HER2 breast cancer about a week ago. I had it 5 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627823/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

As you move through this treatment,, please remember we are here for you. I also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613833/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Hi @yahomich, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. What a lovely introduction to get to know a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219951/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

Yes ive been on arimidex for 3mo my hair has gotten thin but but started biotin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87410/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2019

It most definitely is one’s own decision but it is a fact that these drugs/chemo/radiation DO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727879/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I don't have any good advice for you, but I have the same diagnosis. My radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279480/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 2:54pm

@sirene I had a grade 3, stage 1 (1.5cm) tumor that was mixed ductal and lobular....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224346/

Discussion: Anyone had Breast Cancer Index test say that 10 years beneficial?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 5:49am

Talk to your oncologist about this - I did. She said the surgery reduces like 80%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86700/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2019

I am almost 69, diagnosed at 67 with Stage 2A breast cancer 18 months ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173971/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

I'm 82. I had a lumpectomy at 79. I had radiation for 6weeks. I also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099814/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

ty... I had low grade adeno squamous metaplastic carcinoma lumpectomy surgery in 2020 followed by 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727878/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

jdriver, Oh my gosh you have had this for seven years. I am so sorry that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321073/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

@callalloo The decision to take an AI is a very individual and stressful decision. Similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687402/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Hi! I’m 48, stage 2A IDC/DCIS, ER/PR +, HER2 - grade 3, Oncotype 20, diagnosed 8/21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001105/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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