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I know this is an old post, but I’d love to weigh in on this topic!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845851/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Hello, I had nerve sparing, nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction with Dr. V in January....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913818/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Yes. I did all that. On many wait lists, got several different opinions after they reviewed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899279/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

It is such a personal decision. You are doing the right thing, looking at all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196711/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

Hi @sedonadreaming--an approach doesn't need to be "nice" to be useful and authentic. I share that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033556/

Discussion: Resilience: What Personal Strengths Do You Bring To Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 3:37pm

No matter what the medication, there is always going to be systemic absorption. And you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034010/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:50am

I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles with the hormone blockers. Like you, I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094105/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 4:18pm

@elliejk, several people have offered helpful experiences to your original question about prophylactic mastectomy for ADH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905883/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I just want to thank @auntieoakley for a positive post on treatments for ER+ and HER2+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901326/

Discussion: Breast cancer 90% estrogen and 10-20% progesterone

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Thanks Laurie - I'll be contacting insurance on Monday - not on medicare yet - self...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951392/

Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Stretching, and resistance exercises. Use light to medium weights.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058479/

Discussion: What exercise is safe and good for bone health with osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 27 5:35pm

Eight times? At what intervals? Why so many?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100466/

Discussion: New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 2:44pm

Your treatment so far sounds like this was a good conclusion and the wait and see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101720/

Discussion: Really Hard Days ...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 2:05pm

I had recurrent cancer 17 years after I was first diagnosed. The 2 things that really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101476/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 8:40am

Rae, So sorry to hear about you suffering do much after lumpectomy. Perhaps your lump was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709399/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

Yes. He said in addition to bone building, it also helps with metastasis to bones. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693139/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

@firefighter66 I'm not sure that I've seen all your posts or comments but wanted to weigh...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692578/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2022

I started Exemestane back in Nov. '22. The first few weeks I really felt awful. Fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810678/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

My recurrence was re-diagnosed 12 years after my left breast mastectomy and eight rounds of chemotherapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796106/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

I am your age. My tumor was ER positive, caught early, small (< one centimeter) &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745592/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

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