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Hi Everyone. I got the all clear on my MRI after 5 years on anastrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728814/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I had a lumpectomy (plus reduction & reconstruction) and node biopsy in July, followed by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186760/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

I was extremely lucky in the surgeon I selected. She was a woman, and absolutely focused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131091/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

You are welcome. Feeling overwhelmed comes and goes along the journey due to what you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025054/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I was thinking I responded to you- but not sure, I’m 60, lumpectomy (4-4-23)on left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002172/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

@cowgirl0713, I hope you also saw the recent posts over the last 3 days offering your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960663/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Hi, I recently had my reconstruction. Unfortunately my lumpectomy was not a small incision. It totally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938538/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Hello, I had nerve sparing, nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction with Dr. V in January....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913818/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Hello ladies. I am updating on my original post and have surgery scheduled on Aug. 14th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908549/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645976/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Hi @lpac304 . Very sorry for the hard stuff you’re going through. I had a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267913/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 9:47am

In 2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in two sites in my left breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190277/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

It’s all a whirlwind at the time of diagnosis, and it’s not easy to make all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772246/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

I created a ITTT list before my appointment because I didn’t know what the pathology was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009384/

Discussion: HER2 positive stage 1 or 2 diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I am in the exact same boat with diagnosis and treatment plan. I, too have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075624/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I had my double mastecomy one year ago and divorced and age 68 did not opt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052701/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@pinky2640 I hope it’s not the case for you. I know when I did the MRI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951823/

Discussion: Nipple Discharge

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I agree. My OT has reminded me of the conditions I should keep in mind as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894888/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I understand your concern. I am 76, had a mastectomy in Nov. '21. I am waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779131/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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