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Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

@sandyjr It's a very personal choice and one only you can make. I was ready to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315302/

Discussion: Genetic mutations that can cause breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I had a lumpectomy and axilla node dissection (all lymph nodes under left arm) removed. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292661/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Help for Lymphedema and Cellulitis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2020

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

@fiesty76 As it was explained to me, nerves can be cut because of surgery which will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286927/

Discussion: Chronic Pain after Stage 4 Breast Cancer Surgery, Chemo and Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

@kathyomaha55 I was ready to have bilateral mastectomies, but the surgeon said NO and that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219888/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2019

@auntieoakley Even with mastectomy, there is residual tissue whereupon you can still get breast cancer, unfortunately....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268336/

Discussion: Preventative double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2019

@susiebeard I had two lumpectomies and a partial mastectomy on one side and reduction mammaplasty on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267340/

Discussion: Paresthesia like symptom after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2019

Hello Penpen - I've read all of the responses here to your question and there's a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261440/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

I had a mastectomy but still ended up needing radiation. My only option later was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257362/

Discussion: To do or not to do: Bilateral mastectomy and implants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

@ baker1 @baker1 I had to have a mammogram a month following radiation and was frightened...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257687/

Discussion: First mammograms after surgery and radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Sorry to read that so many women have had adverse side effects from arimedex. Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219814/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

I've been on Arimidex for about five months, but I'm 81 years old and wonder how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219798/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2019

I am out 2 years out after 2b lumpectomy and 33 radiation treatments. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219793/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

Hi there. I had a lumpectomy for bc, then 16 weeks of chemo, now am done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86738/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Hello everyone I am so happy to have found this board! I was diagnosed with ADH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211231/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2018

Hi Dottie, I just joined this group though I've been a "breast cancer warrior" since 1991....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213824/

Discussion: A whirlwind

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2018

I am almost 69, diagnosed at 67 with Stage 2A breast cancer 18 months ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173971/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

Oh, how I identify with the ANXIETY aspect of breast cancer. I was diagnosed with 2A,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141416/

Discussion: bone cancer symptoms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2018

I hope you are all having better days. I am 65 years old & been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86487/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

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