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I followed much the same path. My oncologist came recommended by gynecologists (who happen to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272146/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

It is a difficult decision. No option looks or sounds good because frankly, part of you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261450/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2019

So the radiation was on my right side. I had 20 treatments including boost treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261432/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

My oncotype was 18. I did 21 sessions of radiation after a lumpectomy. Stage 1 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86907/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

@elizm @francine6829 Both of you I applaud you! I have reactions to pretty much everything as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86849/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

I had DCIS, stage 0, 11 years ago and did 35 days of radiation and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

I had one sential node removed in November 2018 during a lumpectomy for stage 1A invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244214/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

Sorry you are dealing with both ADH and ALH. I was diagnosed with ADH in Feb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211247/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2019

Hey there. Yes. I’m scheduled for bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks. I had a cluster of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211241/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

You may get fatigue with radiation and eventually get sunburn-type burn. I had 1 lumpectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241412/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after chemo for bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Another long term sufferer, but I have you beat by two years, not a distinction I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170166/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

I'm only a some time user on this very good website....I am coming up on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86690/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

I was mistake know'st back in January of 2017. Needless to say one lumpectomy later and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86642/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

I am also on Anastrozole as part of a study. I started in April and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86580/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2018

Hello! I was diagnosed with micro-calcifications at my regular, yearly mammogram and referred by the Sally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211226/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

Hi @kruzin, fortunately, I did not have to have radiation or chemo prior to surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208262/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

After lumpectomy (20mm, grade 3) I only had radiation. By the way 3mm is about 1/10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149617/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

I was treated for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma of the right breast fourteen months ago. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86385/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2017

Hi @chipmaria, I'd like to add my welcome. Can you help me understand? Because the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270088/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

@coffeefreak, @astaingegerdm I had partial mastectomies, going from DDD down to an A or A- (!)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327123/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

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