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You may have been exposed by some thoughtless and ill-mannered person or persons in a waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146159/

Discussion: Does radiation therapy affect the immune system?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I started with PT prior to my Mastectomy in Nov 2021 and continued following placement of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942915/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

@joan23 I had the lumpectomy in the beginning of October 2021, followed by the lift/reduction surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925886/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I agree that it is all fascinating and there is much research being done everywhere on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917116/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Apocrine features means the cells resemble sweat gland cells in their shape. I was also diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899926/

Discussion: My path report says invasive ductal carcinoma with apocrine features.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

I am 4 1/2 years out from BC surgery, chemo and radiation. In that time I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867024/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi Nancy, Thank you for your reply. I, too, have Lobular carcinoma..I can barely stand to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815262/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 6 months ago then one week only of radiation (new protocol, 3000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810783/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

@lmcintosh For me, there was a good reason to take the other breast off. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794640/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

I also have dense beast and use to had yearly mammograms. Yet 7 months after a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758992/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

@annkitz I have not, but one of my dearest friends did. The advice she got from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748287/

Discussion: Lymphovascular Invasion Present

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Thanks for your reply. My lumpectomies, capsulectomies, and reconstruction were done at my local hospital. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665666/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Hi Colleen, Yes I did go ahead and have a bone scan and CT's on Saturday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633048/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

Hi @pc2018 I have not had radiation but I have a Paralyzed Right Diaprahm most likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618378/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

I have been suffering from hives from the medications following breast cancer treatment. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86760/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Dear Eliz I am 78 and a long while postmenopausal and taking Tamoxyfen now for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86680/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2019

Wow... remarkable story! I had some form of heart-lung "event" while on chemo and herceptin which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86564/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

I was 49 when I was diagnosed with LCIS. I had a lumpectomy and followed up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257094/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

I was also prescribed tamoxifen 20mg. I have just completed radiation. I am Stage 1. Tumour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280272/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 3:18pm

You are not alone. Hearing the "C" word changed me and you do not have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268477/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:46am

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