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I had DCIS in 2011 and IDC now, so it's been 12 years. I was having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895806/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

@dlmdinia - its odd you would mention being told to take Claritin to prevent bone pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891680/

Discussion: What are things I need to know before I start AC Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889281/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful response. I appreciate it. I have been on Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881632/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I had burning pain in my chest m, not associated with sex really that I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873060/

Discussion: Burning in chest after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

It is interesting to read everyone’s story. Lots of similarities of both heartwarming and disappointing reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870191/

Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Had same diagnosis & did radiation -it was disastrous. I feel it may have damaged my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863501/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

As a Cancer survivor in 2003, I had ductal carcinoma stage III with nine affected lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856932/

Discussion: How do you cope with a new diagnosis of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I had no symptoms. My surgeon was doing a biopsy for DCIS, since my breast density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855910/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Your comments have been so helpful! I have been on anastrozole for 2 years following lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851939/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

@lhwoz I think others on here have said it perfectly- and probably have more experience than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847071/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Thank you for asking this question. I also will be starting this medicine compounded. and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846494/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I had very bad seroma after lumpectomy. Draining only helped with one. I had to have...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

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 had all the side effects in the first 4 weeks. I lasted 6 months and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841459/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Mary, I too have struggled with those thoughts. Over 20 years ago, at the age of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835169/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago for DCIS Stage 0 followed by radiation with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830253/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Thinking of you! Hot flashes interrupt sleep which can make for a long day-not sure where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814981/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Every medication has a longish list of possible side effects. Many of us have taken letrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813899/

Discussion: Letrozole: Anyone have muscle pain as a side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

So sweet of you to check in. I am doing ok, seem to be recovering from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810601/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

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