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laurapix again, after reading other women's experiences I want to add this. I did not choose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909833/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Hi Meomurian- I also had a mastectomy at 72. Am now 74. Like one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908625/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I had a bi-lateral mastectomy on May 16. I was amazed at the fact that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908437/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

My cancer was completely over sighted by radiation technicians . I had yearly ultrasound order on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877432/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for a little over a year now, following breast cancer surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873675/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

When considering complementary treatments, supplements or dietary changes, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870107/

Discussion: Gogi Berries for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

Cancer Treatments and Their Impact on Your Immune System Getting breast cancer doesn’t mean that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868159/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

I will tell my story. I was 60 years old. I had Stage 1 breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867505/

Discussion: Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

Hi,EVERYONE’s decision is so personal. Here’s where I am right now unless things change after radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860390/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hi all. I just finished 4 weeks of radiation. It wasn’t too bad for the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849610/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

I’m joining in as another “me too, same thing”! (Mammogram, calcifications found in my right breast,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848842/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

@lhwoz Following my first lumpectomy, I had several seromas, in fact, it turned out it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845147/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Yes, my radiation oncologist’s nurse gave me several big sheets of it so that I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840904/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

I had both at the same time in Dec. All turned out fine and I’m thrilled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839049/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I always get called back for a repeat mammo on one breast or the other due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833552/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Diagnosed with IDC stage 1 Nov 2021 Lumpectomy Dec 2021 Radiation 21 sessions Feb 2022 Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830020/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I do have a slight rash around radiated area n some internal pain. Still, can’t sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823168/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I had IDC in the right breast, but my radiation treatment was also 5 days a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819891/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

It's been 20 days since I stopped the anastrozole and one week since I started the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819849/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Hi jbp. Hope you're doing good today. Restaging appts. can be stressful as they approach. Always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819390/

Discussion: MBC What did you experience when 1st line treatment stopped working?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

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