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I’m wondering how many of you gals had ADH in both breasts? I have a long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248676/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

I am almost 5 years out from ER/PR+ breast cancer dx, mastectomy, and lymphedema dx, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009277/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

Samy and francine6829 - When you hear those words 'cancer' it's a horrifying moment. Cancer has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87075/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

Great idea to share tips! It never occurred to me to just strip down in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993667/

Discussion: Tips for Breast Cancer warriors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

At age 45, I had a lumpectomy, chemo (2000) and 6.5 weeks of radiation on left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723851/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

Just a little background. First cancer right breast 2007. Second cancer left breast 2018. Lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336518/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2021

Hello Samy I tried Tamoxifen when I was first diagnosed (when I was pre menopausal) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87087/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

No regrets! Had mine July 9, 2025. My incision is technically healed, but I am actively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380449/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Hi Joy! You've already had your share of cancer stuff for sure. After reading your story,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843275/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

@sue417 Hi , I had my radiation 2 years ago on chest wall, (mastectomy) axilla, neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531781/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 11:54pm

I am a 3 time TNBC survivor ( occurred 3 times in 7 years) 2 &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535747/

Discussion: Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 10:11am

@marchelle I have had lymphodema pain and issues myself, and understand how uncomfortable it can be....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061589/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 3, 2024

Sorry--lymphodema--too late to edit!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057664/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Ill be havinga mastectomy . They are doing another biopsy next week to see if has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056754/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Double here too same - found out abdominal lymphodema could be issue with double mastectomy- and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924444/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I do find that some of those things help, just to make sure that gas doesn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641663/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

i had a right masectomy about 8 months ago . no pain after operation or later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228042/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2025

I had cording (axilary web syndrome), caused by surgery and radiation. I had OT with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177525/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

You are so brave to keep seeking help after all the discouraging encounters trying with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156291/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

It does, if I don’t take some precautions. Compression sleeve on the affected side is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146002/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

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