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I'm TNBC and BRCA2+ - dx Sept. 21 - I did neo adjunct chemo (chemo before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903115/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

What astonishes me is the failure of most physicians to understand and then communicate to their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942586/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I have just completed 5 years taking anastrozole for stage 2b breast cancer. I had surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Using brand names for ease. I’ve been taking Kisqali 400 mg for 4 years for recurrent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181951/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

My Illinois doctor did not like (a) seeing me at all (b) listening to any feedback...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053761/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

To me, it seems that all choices are SHIT. LOL We have to choose the better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333481/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 11:49am

@anatomary I’m a brca2 mutation carrier. I originally decided on lumpectomy and surveillance. But after 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339323/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 7:06pm

Nice to hear from you! The 8 years sounds a bit fishy.Did you have annual mammograms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339045/

Discussion: Treatment for Her2+ breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 10:23am

Also interesting to note that, about a week after they had already done the 2018 stereotactic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040832/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

So have done a lot of research- I am a patent attorney and sometimes file biotech...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919446/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Samy and francine6829 - When you hear those words 'cancer' it's a horrifying moment. Cancer has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87075/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 7:20pm

Hi! Here's some background on me: At diagnosis in March 2022: IDC rt breast. Stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929657/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Hi all - the CA 27-29 question was posted back in 2019 but still always relevant....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658492/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

Hi @kruzin - I don't know if I'm too late to post my experience as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208259/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2018

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009277/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049806/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110220/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

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