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Hello Lifetraveler, Thank you for your kind words. Somehow I thought I already responded but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000289/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

After the first lumpectomy, I told my oncologist about that and he had said that in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241935/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

I had a lumpectomy (Invasive Ductal with Lobular Features) with 4 nodes removed (1 lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770441/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I have two friends who had lumpectomies, one for a Stage 0 tumor and the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I had lumpectomy on my left side…and was told to hold my breath during radiation…but they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197859/

Discussion: Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

Thanks for your input. Yes I understand that many who post on these forums (or on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197192/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

@kbradtke: I am so sorry for this unfortunate BC recurrence:(! It must have been such a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195763/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Mid 70’s . No chemo needed when diagnosed with Er/pr + HER 2- , IDC STAGE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187675/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

On breastcancer.org I have attended zoom meetings. On Mayo the connect forum. A number of women...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183038/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I am having radiation now after lumpectomy, for ILC . Oncolgist said I didn’t need radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175152/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I went to MASS GENERAL and Dana Farber and both suggested lumpectomy. Lumpectomy this Friday and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168696/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

My surgeon gave me the option of a lumpectomy or mastectomy. I opted for the lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168387/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

@carolinab I know just how much anxiety you have today. All the unknowns really pile up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163542/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Today is a year since my biopsy. I did surgery in November lumpectomy and 3 nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163042/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

susan7656 I had a lumpectomy in 2020 for the Low Grade Adenosquamous metaplastic carcinoma followed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159139/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I originally was told it from my Lumpectomy that it was 2mm invasive also when originally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149523/

Discussion: Oncotype Test

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

@karlsjenine My breast cancer was not detected on annual mammogram. Instead I found through self-exam 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141382/

Discussion: Best with Dense Breasts - MRI/Ultrasound/Mammo with tomo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

Thanks for this. I've been on letrozole for two years without side effects. I gather about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140304/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I don't have official recommendations just personal experience. I was diagnosed with IDC in October 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133331/

Discussion: Screening guidelines for first line family members

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

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