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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

This is going to be long and I’m sorry for that but right now I’m spiraling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801848/

Discussion: My journey as a husband supporting my wife’s mastectomy decision

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I was diagnosed on 12/07/2021 and had lumpectomy on 1/27/2022. I was put on Anastrozole on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037454/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:45pm

Stretching, and resistance exercises. Use light to medium weights.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058479/

Discussion: What exercise is safe and good for bone health with osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 27 5:35pm

Agreed on both counts! Diagnosed with triple negative at age 66 (almost 72 now) and underwent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072006/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21 6:32am

Hi @phlebotalot041, whether to stay on an aromatase inhibitor or not is an individual calculus weighing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067255/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 1:09pm

What you and @colely say is true but a needle core biopsy is not always the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051135/

Discussion: MRI results = Probably benign

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 10:40am

Weighing in on the topic of PTSD. It was first associated with veterans and active duty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064889/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 12:21pm

There was some conversation about bi-rads 3 on another discussion and the statement probably benign. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051999/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 6:30pm

I hope so, too, Baylaurel. I am in search of the test or clinical trial that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054960/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 8:25pm

lnw @lnw It is such an individual choice because everyone's reaction to chemo and estrogen blocker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048238/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:29am

Thank you, Colleen! I am just getting started with the appointments, but my internist scheduled me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786535/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I kept more than one doctor and weighted differences in opinion.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782079/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

I know my suggestion may be difficult to do but I would call my insurance company...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733667/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

There are a lot of books out there that can help you. Two that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712488/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

What a horrible decision to feel like you have to weigh! If this were me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839447/

Discussion: Still on Letrozole but do I need it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Thanks so much. I am now going to a doctor at an integrative health institute who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778256/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Weighing the risk vs benefit profile is a very personal decision that is best informed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753380/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

I don’t know if they’ve changed the way they report, but my oncologist explained to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762865/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

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