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I did end up getting the test. My insurance did not cover it, and I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762678/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Weighing the risk vs benefit profile is a very personal decision that is best informed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753380/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

I know my suggestion may be difficult to do but I would call my insurance company...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733667/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

There are a lot of books out there that can help you. Two that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712488/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

Hello, has anyone gone through the oral chemo (Xeloda) 8 round (6 mos) regimen? It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663142/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

It's been two years since my mastectomy and had I just had my first mammogram, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659411/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2021

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer(3 masses on left) two weeks ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606345/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2021

@dcollier I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope for a brighter future for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262785/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 30, 2019

I will weigh in here only briefly because....I have very, very strong opinions on the state...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238465/

Discussion: How, when & what did you tell your job about breast cancer? Finances?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Weighing in (right smack dab in the middle of this)......I couldn't take the AI's........got all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86652/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

It is such a personal decision. You are doing the right thing, looking at all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196711/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

Agreed on both counts! Diagnosed with triple negative at age 66 (almost 72 now) and underwent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072006/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

I totally support your journey. We all have to weigh everything very individually. Quality of life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041729/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

I have had terrible anxiety and panic attacks even before recurrence of kidney cancer 7 yrs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026015/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Good morning. I had a bilateral mastectomy then I was trying to have implants but had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992914/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

When I had radiation, my radiologist recommended going braless for the whole month, which I did....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989444/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

@tborengasser, welcome. Fellow new member @cowgirl0713 is weighing the same options. You may wish to join...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960665/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Hello @susandesign I am, as always, sorry to hear of anyone new entering this journey. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953201/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I am with you in a way, as I keep going in and out of this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933924/

Discussion: Why don’t we all get full body scans? Why do they try to ration scans?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

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