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My experience is that when a scan is done, like MRI, the surgeon reviews it, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997287/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Dear Lois, After my lumpectomy, I was referred to a radiation oncologist. He said, given my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Thank you for your response and information. I don’t have a pulmonologist following me yet, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236895/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

Hi @colely It has been 11 years since my mastectomy, but the way I remember it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104929/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Treatment was in order: chemo first, including Herceptin and Perjeta; Herceptin and Perjeta infusion lasted a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969537/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

Besides the second set of ears - someone take notes and don't hesitate to ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864533/

Discussion: Questions to ask during biopsy and diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

@carolinab I know just how much anxiety you have today. All the unknowns really pile up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163542/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Fun fun! When lymph nodes dry out they shrink. That’s what causes pain. Therapists will take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614982/

Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2021

For those of us seniors who develop BC the decision to take Anastrozole is very difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347033/

Discussion: Anastrozole and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 9:25am

I’m not sure what extra nodal extensions are. This diagnosis is all very new to me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919480/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Lots of luck to you on your 3rd attempt with these meds. I was Stage 1A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358489/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

My understanding is that the Oncotype test requires the actual biopsy tissue so your oncologist must...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847429/

Discussion: Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

Sirene, I had a double, but doe 11 moths apart. I did have implants, my original...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

My sister had breast cancer 6 years ago? I don't know what kind except estrogen sensitive....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315396/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 4:58am

Hi @ruffianfan55 12 years ago, at 54, I had stage 1 BC 7 mm. ER/PR+ HER2-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339923/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:12pm

Thank you for the encouragement! I know everyone responds differently to the various treatment options &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747962/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Based on my understanding, Ki-67 represents the percentage of cells that are dividing meaning the speed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296083/

Discussion: How aggressive is IDC with a ki-67 of 93%

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 9:49pm

I can connect with you on this. I pray that this works for you. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311463/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 7:54pm

Hello Robin and others who are suffering with this side effect from radiation. I am 62...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305838/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 11:47pm

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