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Does the brain fog /memory issues subside after 6 mo's also or is that permanent? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904495/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

In 2019 i had a lumpectomy as it all happened so fast, stage 1. In the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859586/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

When I said I wanted mastectomy over the recommended lumpectomy the doctors said that a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863103/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

@clynnford Be sure to wait for the BRCA results before making any final decisions. My breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863544/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Hello Go for the mastectomy. 2012 had DCIS stage 0. Received radiation and a lumpectomy. 2021...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876894/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Hi kaloa808, I never went through a lumpectomy/mastectomy. Long story. When I was first diagnosed, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841441/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Radiation patient that I met during radiation therapy was at stage one. She had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913125/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Hi Meomurian- I also had a mastectomy at 72. Am now 74. Like one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908625/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I had a bi-lateral mastectomy on May 16. I was amazed at the fact that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908437/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Hello @erthling , What a horrible setback after all you went through. I am so sorry....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924742/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

We do not know all your considerations, but I had early stage triple negative with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958889/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Those that say cancer never hurts have not had cancer. Lol, although it is true many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943010/

Discussion: Four months after suspicious mammogram, I can palpate the lump now.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Wow, thank you so so much for this helpful and kind comment, I appreciate so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943474/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

P.S. I also got a second opinion from a second surgeon. Before making my decision to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052774/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 10:48pm

Welcome, @dlst. Allow me to bring @beachysol @lexalaska @timely into this discussion. They also have experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031238/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 5:14pm

Hi there New here. I was diagnosed in dec with ILC 2.1 cm. Had lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804602/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

I’ve had ILC in 2017 treated with lumpectomy did not get clear margins so another go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940350/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I had a further discussion with my doctor (Oncologist Surgeon) about MRIs and she said she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984470/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Hello Zebra Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Wow, both BRCA1/2 and CHEK2. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963065/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

In 2014 I was diagnosed with BC in my home state of Montana: Left Breast 3cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962589/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

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