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I had stage 1 right breast lumpectomy in 2017 followed by a month radiation along with...

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Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

cashemire, That's interesting what you said about pain because I had terrible pain in my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755915/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I had perineural invasion for my first BC (IDC) 2.5 yrs ago and it was one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754953/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

Yes, I tried low dose tamoxifen based on the research of oncologist Andrea De Sensi, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752683/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I got sick from the pain meds they gave me but the surgery wasn't too bad....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748022/

Discussion: Time From Needle Biopsy to MRI With Invasive Lobular?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

I had lumpectomy in 2016, microscope cancer in Sentinel node others were clear. Once score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746054/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

For the micro calcifications - I did not have any further treatment. Just made sure I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745870/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I also got Shingles after radiation that was given after chemotherapy. I used lidocaine patches that...

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Discussion: Anyone gotten shingles while undergoing chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Thanks, Colleen. I feel we lobsters are a little bit of a unique group and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735701/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Unfortunately mine is very negative. I'm 81 is pretty good shape (walking and strength training) but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735032/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2022

@lcr217 You are spot on. Besides lymphatic cording, it is also called axial webbing. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733075/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

I have recently had recurrence.... What treatment is given? If not spread then surgery. Dissection.... If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730037/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

First of all, I want to send a hug out to you and let you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701133/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

I was wondering if you had any long term side effects from either the radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693363/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Hi Colleen, how have you been? Good I hope. I just saw my Onc yesterday. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690641/

Discussion: MBC spread to pleural space

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

First of all, thank you all for being here. Its been helpful to find a place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686891/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2022

I start my radiation next week. This is all that was recommended since mine was so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677810/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

Laurie, thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like your study was focusing on anastrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666958/

Discussion: Anastrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

Hi Chris! Thanks for sharing in my joy. I also had a mammogram today which was...

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Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2021

Hi @mjay i also had breast conserving surgery, and radiation. I am also disfigured and very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653231/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2021