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I have stage one ER positive breast cancer, and had a lumpectomy with radiation. My risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288799/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 9:52am

Was wondering how you’re doing. My mom appears to have lymphedema in her right arm. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201849/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 1 2:09pm

Interesting! As far as the tamoxifen staying local in the vaginal area and not being absorbed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033923/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

@justbreathe11 what does the Oncotype report say about the amount that chemo reduces risk? It's tough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210216/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:52pm

Hi @debbie2721 , I was diagnosed with ADH in February 2022. Estrogen scores were not done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789751/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

Hello Ruby, It seems that a number of antihistamines have an anti-inflammatory effect. When you think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057615/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

This might be a newbie question....but when you have a mastectomy with a sentinel node biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266529/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 12:03pm

I’m also allergic to Chlorhexidine. Found out after lumpectomy that also included reducing size of both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230361/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:07pm

Please strongly consider using Mepitel Film instead. It is a silicone thin film that has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168423/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Please, please, see your doctor. If it is indeed the letrozole that will be fixed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205131/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:59am

@nancyn99: Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are prescribed medications that stop most estrogen production in the body, such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200124/

Discussion: New breast pain 20 years post lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Yes, first cancer, DCIS intermediate grade, right side LOQ, stage 0, 7 mm after lumpectomy (was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197051/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2802824 https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/reduced-dose-exemestane-noninferior-standard-daily-dose-postmenopausal-women-early-er or, google Exemestane 3X a week.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171312/

Discussion: Reduce dose of exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I had a recent PT assessment for Stage 1 lymphedema (truncal/axila)following a lumpectomy and radiation earlier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950138/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Dear Friends, 1.5 years ago I had cancer removed from my left breast. Following radiation, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250997/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 11:26am

I also smelled something awful. I can't say it smelled like ammonia though, but it had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256890/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 9:56am

I made the same decision. ILC Grade 1, stage 2, .7mm tumor, lumpectomy clear margins, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268647/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:43am

I am a 52 yo female that had early stage 1 ER+ invasive lobular breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208079/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 7:22am

Hi there! I hadn't been checking the page for a while now, but I see I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051530/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Texas5, I'm in a similar position with the decision to radiate causing more anxiety than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187429/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

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