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Hi All, New member here and breast cancer patient (post-meno, E+P+, PT2, PN1a, Grade 2, surgery,...

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Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 7:20pm

I am almost 5 years out from ER/PR+ breast cancer dx, mastectomy, and lymphedema dx, and...

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Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

In chat,ting with other women on here since my 1/27/2022 lumpectomy, some from the UK, some...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I remember that, when I was taking Anastrozole, I had episodes of teariness for no good...

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Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Your post is encouraging. Thank you! I had a pea sized mass removed along with 3...

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Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

At age 45, I had a lumpectomy, chemo (2000) and 6.5 weeks of radiation on left...

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Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

In 2014 I was diagnosed with BC in my home state of Montana: Left Breast 3cm...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I am also interested in recurrence. Having a mamogram only is also my biggest fear--I read...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences on this thread. I have spent a...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

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Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hi @deborahmontana I'm very sorry to hear about your medical journey and frustration. I'll try to...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello KK57, Your info was reposted from last year to help those of us new to...

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Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

He is very unhappy. He feels this is not him anymore. He is 6,4”, use to...

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Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

I'm 64 and was diagnosed with left breast invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+ HER2-) in Sept. 2020....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

@glendafl Just knowing that this is normal can help a great deal. It's like coming to...

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Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hello Jane, I have to admit, by the time I scheduled my mastectomy, I had 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914516/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I was diagnosed in Nov 21 and told only my sister that lives in another state....

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Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

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