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@babs28 Good morning, Thanks for your notes. I like the no chemo, and prayers for your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552467/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I am on an Anastrozole now and really wonder if it’s worth it. Oncologist also has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547231/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 11:24am

@llthomson sorry, do you mean ILC? I had a lumpectomy for my 7mm ILC tumor plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541969/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 11:34am

My breast cancer was found at age 79 from a mammogram. I am now 84 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549697/

Discussion: AGE 83 Can I stop yearly mammo and ultrasound ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 12:25pm

I needed 15 rounds of radiation. For me, the hardest part was the table. The staff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554034/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I am hurting. Now with infection in left no-breast taking antibiotic. Right breast seems as though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534158/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 8:33am

Have you checked into Proton Radiation treatment, instead of Photon (regular) radiation? It is specifically for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555506/

Discussion: Recurrence of breast cancer after 17 years

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@wildapple50 How about these links https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/does-hormone-replacement-therapy-increase-cancer-risk.h00-159699123.html https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(12)70456-4/abstract Even estrogen produced by our own body can increase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535535/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 6:32am

@suzwooden, you may also be interested in the comments in these related discussions: - Fear of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315320/

Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

I refused AI after my chemo and radiation for a 2mm tumor removal. That was 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542728/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 1:06pm

Just recently diagnosed with an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, small, Stage 1, ER+/PR+ and HER-2 negative. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551991/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

cadunlin, My radiation oncologist recommended My Girls Skin Cream, and it really helped. I had breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500864/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 11:28am

Thank you so much for your reply. Do you wear prosthesis and bras? How do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534617/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy Scars Healing Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 6:34pm

@judydarlene To protect a pacemaker from radiation in the same left breast, the following measures are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522397/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 11:10am

@vlarenne That sounds like good news! I had a 1cm tumor detected through mammogram & then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546598/

Discussion: Scanxiety: how can I manage my out of control emotions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 2:20pm

There is a test you can take to see what your recurrence rate would be to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532940/

Discussion: DCIS situ, lumpectomy radiation suggested.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 2:01pm

@jlwilcox Glad to hear from you. I found it helpful to think about radiation beforehand. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551216/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@myoga hello there! I pray all is going well with you. It’s coming close to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552261/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

@patclem, you might be interested in this related discussion about radiation fibrosis: - Short Course Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808371/

Discussion: Sharp pain in upper breast post lumpectomy and raditation: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Mine was on the left side and deep, almost to the chest wall and inside of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552857/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

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