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My surgeon told me it’s extremely rare for breast cancer develop in the opposite side. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005106/

Discussion: New primary site in contralateral breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

Hi That is good to know about tamoxifen as I have osteopenia and a fracture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987243/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Well 1 tumor listed 18% The other was13% @debby100 Are these estrogen scores? Good luck on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807948/

Discussion: Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

My surgeon said that ovaries are connected to somehow breast cancer. They have seen it spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100260/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I saw surgeon first (after seeing PCP) and had biopsies. When biopsy results came back my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934355/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

We must have been typing at the same time. You must have a great plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728451/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

Hi Colleen,thank you for your support.I am not having lymphedema condition.My surgeon had mentioned earlier that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723649/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I am newly diagnosed too and it is very helpful to read everyone’s experiences. I meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965937/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I feel for you too. That seems kind of ridiculous that the surgeon would give you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931140/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

My surgeon told me that they should never be taken unless you do gene testing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995581/

Discussion: Root Causes of Breast Cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hello, I am in the same shoe as you. My surgeon recommends taking tamoxifens 5mg daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771943/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Thank you, Colleen. Yes, the surgeon called today to tell me that tumor margins were clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602533/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2021

Go see your oncologist or your surgeon. You know your body. Pain is your bodies way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926272/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

thank you, I did end up leaving my surgeon a message. To check up on results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921164/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

@wews We are all human and how we react is as different—and yet similar—for each of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506620/

Discussion: Trying To Get My Nerves Settled: Tonight's Thoughts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 4:10pm

I don’t have any idea of your time zone or schedule, but I am hoping you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924671/

Discussion: Anyone ever had a large, hard lump in breast after Lumpectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Thank you all; I live in Michigan and am not going for another reconstruction . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761871/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Doesn’t say on path and likely bc of IEC. Waiting to hear from surgeon when he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367520/

Discussion: Re-excision Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

I peed blue as well....I called my surgeon and she told me that it was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070344/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

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