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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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927631/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807765/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978912/

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

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789184/

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 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

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

Actually, my Texas oncologist (the one I like) RAISED the dosage. I only agreed to "try"...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I was on Tamoxifen for 5 months after 7 months on Anastrozole, My symptoms on Tamoxifen...

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Discussion: Blurry eyes after starting Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Took Anastrozole for 7 months. Side effects: dry skin, dry eyes to the point of blurry...

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Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Things I would do differently plus advice: 1) I would eat throughout chemo like I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008559/

Discussion: Is it just me? I'm having terrible side effects from chemo.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Someo ne asked me if the decline in my bone density was caused by the pills...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

It is interesting to read everyone’s story. Lots of similarities of both heartwarming and disappointing reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870191/

Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

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

Hi nataliehope, I am sorry I did not see this until now. I hope this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208285/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

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