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How it appears to me and I am new to Medicare, I have Parts A &B...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912241/

Discussion: Checkups and the Medicare Wellness visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I wanted to update all. I talked to my oncologist, since I've had bc twice now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905814/

Discussion: Anyone else not in menopause after stopping Zoladex?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I saw a breast surgeon in San Diego, he said 15% chance . I have 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900816/

Discussion: What % of women with ADH contract breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

I have stage 3 highly invasive breast cancer. Pagets of nipple, 2 ductal and 2 axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898528/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Hi @pfitzp If you want to pay out of pocket for genetic testing, my breast oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871834/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

It is interesting to read everyone’s story. Lots of similarities of both heartwarming and disappointing reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870191/

Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Hi @katho3 -- In 2013, at 54, I had a double mastectomy since I have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865416/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Well, it looks like I'm in good company, in that we all have to make decisions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865336/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Special massage done by a lymphedema therapist (certified) that helps get the lymph system moving lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863446/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection: What helps prevent & manage Lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Thank you for your concern. I find that when I use my hands for longer periods...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857376/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I have ER/PR+ HER2- breast cancer. My understanding is ER+ breast cancer means the cancer cells...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850081/

Discussion: Biopsy/Pathology changed to triple negative while on treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I agree that a virtual appointment would leave me feeling even more alone than I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843826/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

I have not started chemo yet, and hope oncology nurse will have some suggestions. Meanwhile I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840374/

Discussion: Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

@gina5009 thanks for sharing your amazing survival/success story. You are like the bionic woman now with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837846/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

The dosage for Letrozole was discussed here on another thread maybe a year or so back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Hi! I am happy to be following you all with some similar stories of neuropathy trials...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831152/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Perhaps they want you to have chemo first because they know you have cancerous cells within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828332/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Thank you! Appreciate any tips at this point. I am also doing a fairly drastic sugar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814935/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I have a Medicare Advantage Group PPO plan (retirement benefit from state university in AL) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809511/

Discussion: MBC and Going on Medicare soon, any advice.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

I don't know how many of the people posting here had the OncotypeDX, or other genomics...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807888/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

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