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I think I may have told you I was 36 when I had the surgery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868179/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I hadn't heard of those upcoming treatment options or advances with breast cancer. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248669/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

Hi Colleen. The MRI went well, thank you. It did show that the cancer is multicentric,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957031/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

grtgrly @grtgrly I have an acquaintance that had the same thing happen, no cancer in lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964520/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

@lpk28 Welcome to Mayo Connect! I think most of us are somewhat confused when we get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943384/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Wow, I am sorry you and @tessspike are having these joint and movement issues from endocrine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728450/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

Thanks for your reply. I just talked to my doctor and he told me that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718607/

Discussion: Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

I had DCIS triple negative in 2012 and lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 I had another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707165/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

Those docs may have assumed you had radiation since most folks who have lumpectomies seem to....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699666/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

I asked about the anastrozole dosage as well and didn't get an answer. But from what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693237/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I am 53 too and just had bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction done from same diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827486/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS left breast two months ago. I had a lumpectomy in late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827331/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I had IDC 2B one tumour in each breast. A MRI picked up one rhat the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826061/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I too had an aggressive breast cancer (stage 1 ). I was told I only needed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823126/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

Two different surgeons recommended lumpectomy w/radiation. I opted for mastectomy and there was no radiation afterwards...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821031/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

My ILC has the same size, 6mm. I will have Lumpectomy, not mastectomy, possibly radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819146/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

I have Stage 2 breast cancer and found out today that I have the Chek 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818436/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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

@frogjumper I am under 5 feet and my breast size were quite large -- beyond DDs....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814339/

Discussion: Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I had a mastectomy of the right breast with an expander put in during surgery. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814129/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

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