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Good morning everyone. I had a lumpectomy, Chemo, radiation and am 1 month into taking arimidez....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86924/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

lpk, I had a lumpectomy and radiation but as far as I know my cancer was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943276/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

I'm 51, diagnosed earlier this year and after lumpectomy and radiation started zoladex injections for ovarian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605194/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Yes I am. I was supposed to get a lumpectomy and radiation after chemo but surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073345/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

My Oncotype was 22 - considered a gray area in between. I did not do chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117758/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Hi, yes that is right, and thanks for your understanding. I really felt it was an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970951/

Discussion: Chemo delayed for clinical trial

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Thank you. I hope the AI keeps it from growing. I talked to my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065578/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

Thank you for your reply! I also have CHEK2 mutation and another gal on this support...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267394/

Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:49pm

I was diagnosed with estrogen + breast cancer in 2015, had lumpectomy, chemotherapy & radiation. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912222/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

All I can tell you is from my experiences. I’ve tried all three of the AI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205861/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 8:40am

When I read this post I realized that now I have more mornings where I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226015/

Discussion: Is there ever a time I forget I have Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 8:19am

Two different surgeons recommended lumpectomy w/radiation. I opted for mastectomy and there was no radiation afterwards...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821031/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Was diagnosed on April 14. Stage 1a, IDC, HR+PR+HERs2- The surgeon in Duluth told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605085/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

I had breast cancer in 2017, I had a lumpectomy and radiation. No chemo. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329280/

Discussion: Annual Checkup Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

My oncologist told me to always remember that I would not make the wrong decision, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168993/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

I had stage 0, lumpectemy and radiation. Will not do hormone therapy due to chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024738/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Thank you! Your words are so comforting already. I was diagnosed with IDC and had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237070/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:43pm

Curious if anyone has been diagnosed with DCIS with central necrosis & microcalcifications (mine was 0.6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877893/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

For me, yes it is. When I was diagnosed with one tumor in one breast the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271731/

Discussion: Aromasin (exemestane)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2019

I had a recent PT assessment for Stage 1 lymphedema (truncal/axila)following a lumpectomy and radiation earlier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950138/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

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