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So many here have mentioned that the AIs reduce the recurrence rate by 50%. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205790/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:50am

I had my lumpectomy in February 2022 followed by 15 radiation sessions. At the time, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195104/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I had 16 treatments after lumpectomy. I had pain in my arms and fingers last 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186150/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I had a seroma but it has gone away. No pain. All seems good. I read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183568/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Using brand names for ease. I’ve been taking Kisqali 400 mg for 4 years for recurrent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181951/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Hello @deltakid I would certainly agree with @katgob about the whole tightening up thing. As women,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180185/

Discussion: Backaches following single side mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

They told me that side effects usually happens during week 3 or 4. Continue apply cream...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171927/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

This thread is so helpful. I'm 4 months past mastectomy, 2 months past radiation, and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143895/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130863/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Thanks for sharing as I can relate to your joint pain. After my lobular 2cm lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112124/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

I had Stage 1A lobular cancer in my right breast, Had a lumpectomy with clear margins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111676/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I had BC surgery yesterday. Prep time was more than surgery. Had Grade 1 stage 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089641/

Discussion: Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in a male

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I should probably have added that my endocrinologist has said that my elevated liver enzymes (LFTs)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085226/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

My BC was found incidentally from a CT scan in Jan. I had to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075242/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070157/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

I had a 7 mm, stage 1, negative nodes (IDC) removed via lumpectomy. I am just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060709/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

Hi Wow, you have been through the wringer. I am so sorry you have suffered so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054576/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

It can be a very difficult and lonely existence. My arachnoiditis specialist once told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050753/

Discussion: Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Hello lnw... Our diagnosis is very similar, as is our age except I was diagnosed 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048907/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I'm 78 now, 76 when diagnosed. Had conflicting advice on having radiation. Trinity Hospital in Moline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043230/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

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