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Hi @sue417 - The radiation treatment was only on the side with the DCIS (the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979284/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

mchler, I also had Low Grade Adeno Squamous Metaplastic Carcinoma. Apparently, this is a difficult cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914578/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I was first diagnosed with HR+HER2- bc in 2018. Double mastectomy, chemo and radiation after which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888248/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I had a lumpectomy for a caught-early mass (5-6 mm, clean sentinel lymph nodes) 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860750/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

You have to think you are free of the cancer. Our thoughts play a big part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835797/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I am 72 and was diagnosed with TNBC in November 2022. My family practice doctor sent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832500/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I decided not to take the AI's. I already don't have the best bones and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807802/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I have two friends who had lumpectomies, one for a Stage 0 tumor and the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727613/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

Hello Maggiejinx: I am pleomorphic invasive lobular carcinoma, triple negative. Dx in May 2022 as grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350292/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with invasive pleomorphic lobular cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 11:29am

I was diagnosed Jan 30 2024 with invasive lobular breast cancer (missed in yearly mammograms due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193766/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hi Linda, I am with you! The regular medical professions these days are very narrowly focused,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038025/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Diagnosed 2020 with ILC. I decided on a mastectomy because of a second spot that could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019571/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

No,calcification in itself is not cancer,nor precancerous.They are abnormal looking cells,that might,or might not turn into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999650/

Discussion: Calcifications, and nodule

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

@margaretb I did have my original diagnosis in almost exactly the same spot. In fact it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919197/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Sounds familiar. I saw 4 surgeons in Florida and flew to Boston to see the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775077/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I took Anastrozole for 14 months following a lumpectomy and radiation for Stage 1 lobular breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257037/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 12:05pm

Hi all again, my quality of life has now deteriorated to the point I am considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234929/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 5:51am

I had a lumpectomy and bilateral breast reduction and lift on July 19 of this year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949102/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Hi kyerigan! I have been thinking about you the past two days. How are things going?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091226/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

Hi @ginny100 Sorry to hear you are dealing with breast cancer and treatment again. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122925/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

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