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Hello, I turned 70 on July 10th. Twenty eight years ago, I had apreventative bi-lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107259/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

@colely, I hope you don't mind, but I revised the title of this discussion because you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807714/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Please take my comments as my own - I don't wish to disrespect anyone that has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887223/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Many of you mentioned the role of the pharmacist as part of your care team and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196566/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

I'm glad you are discussing this with your doctor. I have mentioned my liver and kidney...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208155/

Discussion: Concern over Gadiolinum dye in MRIs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2018

Caveat: I'm not a health professional, but my guess is they are truly giving you the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900264/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

So, I was pre-menopausal and had extensive ADH but it was mis-dx as high grade DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898917/

Discussion: What % of women with ADH contract breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Thanks for sharing your experience with proton beam. I was diagnosed Nov 2022 with ILC and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903104/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

My 3D TOMO at RAVE in late February said ‘all normal’, NO cysts, lumps, masses or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897255/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi @sschafer70 I was diagnosed with TMBC 3 years ago. @auntieoakley is right in that it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928325/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I was on Letrozole for 4 1/2 months and had to stop due to the joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827724/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I understand now, it is a tough decision for any of us to make these decisions,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849960/

Discussion: My journey as a husband supporting my wife’s mastectomy decision

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

Hi Michelle, I am 2 yrs finished with chemo and radiation, I can give you a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598534/

Discussion: Virtual support for Breast Cancer: Starting radiation soon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2021

Happened upon this “connect group” while researching Anastrozole, the drug that I have taken daily since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853456/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

So helpful, Katrina- - I called my radiation oncologist as she concurred with my oncologist's opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856938/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

Thank you for sharing your feelings. I am 75 and was diagnosed in 2020. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947277/

Discussion: Estrogen cream recommended for prolapse, but ER+ Thoughts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I did decide against radiation. And I am comfortable with that decisions. The hormone therapy was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953627/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I think I may have told you I was 36 when I had the surgery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868179/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I use soy milk and tofu to avoid animal products, and the certified organic products I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706417/

Discussion: Green tea question

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

I have just completed 5 years taking anastrozole for stage 2b breast cancer. I had surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

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