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I am wondering if members of your family have Lynch Syndrome-HNPCC, a genetic mutation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836587/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I wanted to read this study, but the address is ‘not found’. I too was prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834412/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Thank you, Colleen! I am just getting started with the appointments, but my internist scheduled me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786535/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Factor V Leiden

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I kept more than one doctor and weighted differences in opinion.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782079/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Thanks so much. I am now going to a doctor at an integrative health institute who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778256/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

I developed lymphedema in my breasts after a double mastectomy. Implants were inserted at the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770482/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I don’t know if they’ve changed the way they report, but my oncologist explained to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762865/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I did end up getting the test. My insurance did not cover it, and I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762678/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Weighing the risk vs benefit profile is a very personal decision that is best informed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753380/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

I know my suggestion may be difficult to do but I would call my insurance company...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733667/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

There are a lot of books out there that can help you. Two that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712488/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

Hello, has anyone gone through the oral chemo (Xeloda) 8 round (6 mos) regimen? It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663142/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

It's been two years since my mastectomy and had I just had my first mammogram, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659411/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2021

Hi, in 2002 I also had DCIS. I had a lumpectomy. The tissue that was surgically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633784/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer(3 masses on left) two weeks ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606345/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2021

@pegannie I, too, will be interested in Colleen's reply. I have been having gum problems as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286207/

Discussion: Just beginning the journey. What breast cancer treatments will I get?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2019

@dcollier I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope for a brighter future for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262785/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2019

I will weigh in here only briefly because....I have very, very strong opinions on the state...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238465/

Discussion: How, when & what did you tell your job about breast cancer? Finances?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Weighing in (right smack dab in the middle of this)......I couldn't take the AI's........got all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86652/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

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