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I will tell my story. I was 60 years old. I had Stage 1 breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867505/

Discussion: Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

Cancer Treatments and Their Impact on Your Immune System Getting breast cancer doesn’t mean that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868159/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for a little over a year now, following breast cancer surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873675/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

When considering complementary treatments, supplements or dietary changes, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870107/

Discussion: Gogi Berries for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I'm fortunate - dx 11/21 I have TNBC BRCA2+, I had neoadjunct chemo - my cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872891/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

laurapix again, after reading other women's experiences I want to add this. I did not choose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909833/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I started with the stinging. The burning pain came after about a year the stinging started....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914531/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 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

I have lupus as well so I had not been to the oncologist till July 7th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918956/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

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 9:55am

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 4:04pm

I had DCIS 16 yrs ago in right breast and had a Quadrectomy, 30 radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955056/

Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Wanting to give myself the benefit of extra protection, I opted for radiation. I wore a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973400/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

Hi—In Dec 2022 I had a reduction and lift on both breasts at the same time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926136/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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 2:20pm

A little more background: This is my wife's second occurrence of breast cancer. Her first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979401/

Discussion: Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hi So sorry your in pain. Is your DCIS invasive? Mine is insitu having surgery Dec...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978082/

Discussion: Swollen Gums: What helps this chemo side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

@flowergal, yikes! Fracturing your back is not something you needed or wanted, I'm sure. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984539/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

@mchler73 I had a lot of pain during the last couple weeks of my radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964431/

Discussion: Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

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