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You're right of course. We are all amazing. My diagnosis was Nov 2021. Surgery Dec. 20/21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799190/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hi and sorry to hear about your husbands news. I am a male and was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799023/

Discussion: Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in a male

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

@lvp1122 Hello. I was diagnosed also with DCIS in Aug and had the surgery Nov 28th....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795486/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I always get called back for a repeat mammo on one breast or the other due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833552/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

I had both at the same time in Dec. All turned out fine and I’m thrilled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839049/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I start my radiation next week. This is all that was recommended since mine was so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677810/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

Laurie, thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like your study was focusing on anastrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666958/

Discussion: Anastrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

First of all, I want to send a hug out to you and let you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701133/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

I was wondering if you had any long term side effects from either the radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693363/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

First of all, thank you all for being here. Its been helpful to find a place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686891/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2022

I had a fall in the hospital that opened all the stitches but we werent aware...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327484/

Discussion: Follow-Up Mammograms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2020

@mjay Mine still hurts a bit after a year. I use Calendula cream on it by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327483/

Discussion: Follow-Up Mammograms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2020

Hi Trixie - and thank you for replying so quickly. I was assigned a physical therapist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270087/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Hello. I just recently joined Mayo Clinic Connect and have been looking for some sort of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270085/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

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

@katrina123, @jeaniebean I've had axial webbing (cording) and very painful breast scarring (feels like chunks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321091/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

Update: I saw the Lymphedema physical therapy specialist and she said she did not think that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321089/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

Hi @mjay i also had breast conserving surgery, and radiation. I am also disfigured and very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653231/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2021

When I was diagnosed because of the location of the tumor we started Anastrozole six weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652248/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

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