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@yakyak9 - I'm TNBC & BRCA2+. When I was in my early 30's I was dx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032562/

Discussion: Triple negative breast cancer stage IV: Looking to connect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Hi Amber, I am a 53 year old female and have a CHEK2 gene mutation, extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161244/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Hello Zebra, "I'm wondering if she used the same scalpel for the mastectomies and the lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965468/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I had DIEP flap on both sides late November 2023. I had an electric recliner (not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122030/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Sadly, I joined the ILC statistics on 12/27/23. Since meeting with the oncology surgeon and with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999721/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Hello everyone I have read allot of post but not all. The first thing I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324692/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Hi there! I hadn't been checking the page for a while now, but I see I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051530/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

No regrets! Had mine July 9, 2025. My incision is technically healed, but I am actively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380449/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454370/

Discussion: mammogram ultrasound additional mammogram pics

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

Wow, thank you so so much for this helpful and kind comment, I appreciate so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943474/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi @deborahmontana I had bilateral total mastectomies (not radical thankfully, not skin or nipple sparing as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963444/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

When my knee actually blew out (9/15/2022) I quit taking the Anastrozole and stayed off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057713/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

MLK, I am right behind you and have been following your progress! I had a nipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665514/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Arthralgia and joint pain are known side effects of an AI. I believe it is caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077817/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I was on anastrozole for 12 months before getting switched to exemestane. I had HORRIBLE joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870508/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Hi! Chris and my comrades in spirit of fighting cancers: I went to see the medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000044/

Discussion: What kind of scan should one have after a partial mastectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

At the age of 78 when having single mastectomy reconstructive surgery was not discussed for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324523/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

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