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I had my lumpectomy on Jan. 30, 2023, and the incision seems quite large considering they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805350/

Discussion: Surgery options: Is laparoscopy ever used for lumpectomy? Savi Scout?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Absolutely. Right there with you - with your thinking. I had DCIS in 2004 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693513/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Cedar You said everything I have been saying and asking. I am also very petitie and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656338/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

I was in Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai was an amazing place. I felt wrapped in a blanket...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627964/

Discussion: Reconstruction expansion appointments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

@cindylb Well said, Cindy! I had my first lumpectomy which showed invasive and then asked for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87076/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

@kathy88 don't know if this helps but my doctor explained that chemo works best with more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110613/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I had requested a mammogram with contrast instead of a 3D mammogram at my first follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087553/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Hi. I began taking anastrazole a month or so ago, and one of the things I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087027/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I had DCIS stage 0 also. Lumpectomy on 12-12-22. Three weeks radiation; no chemo. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903959/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

I too am curious on the drugs given after surgery and radiation. I am post menopausal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880500/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

Trigger finger and carpal tunnel? Dizziness? Hi,I'm curious how many have experienced them with an AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I was on Letrozole for 9 months w/only hot flashes. (Oncologist #1). Off for chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805890/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

J, In 2014, my wife Jenny had a lumpectomy and radiation. Nov 2020, she fell to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796902/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

If you can still have the OncotypeDX genomic test done, you can have an idea of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744430/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Hi Lexy, I too, wish we were all meeting under different circumstances. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743703/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I developed anxiety issues about 9 months after chemo and radiation for breast cancer. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313406/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

I'm not taking the AI's because of the side effects and do get my estrogen levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86911/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Three years ago I had surgery for bilateral breast cancer (estrogen related in only one breast)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86563/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

Hello @flygirl1747 I am so sorry this is happening to you! I actually do know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234279/

Discussion: Second MRI after biopsy Nottingham level 2: Wait time is killing me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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