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I would advocate for breast MRI. I too have very dense breast tissue and strong family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796972/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Thank you I had a look through it - I also asked my oncologist and she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013202/

Discussion: DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Hi, Letrozole only protects fron E+P+ cancer. My second cancer was E-P- and Her2-. Triple Negative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1624758/

Discussion: Nervous about switching from Letrazole to Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 7:46pm

Hi, I was wondering if you only tested positive for the RAD50 mutation and negative for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942030/

Discussion: RAD50 c.1245+2C>G mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Barbara, @bdurel, You've had a rough few months, two cancers, but also lucky to have found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504920/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 1:15pm

Welcome to connect! I was so very sorry to read about your mom, and yet glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264474/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Thank you for your kindness and support. The painful truth in this story is that all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1631880/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 12:54pm

@polianad22 the info on Oncotype for 1-3 nodes is honestly all over the place. Here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764415/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Hi! Sending hugs-I was diagnosed a year ago and felt very lucky to have had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962657/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I am new to this group ,I had my first screening Mano,I received a call to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195989/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

It feels like you with other folks like @colorado73 have a support group started right here....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246511/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

I thought this article might be interesting. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464018/ is the location. I tried to highlight key...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219868/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2019

As much as they say it does not matter, I say stress plays an important role...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874222/

Discussion: What caused my cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

In recent posts, there are references to some tests that were never offered to me when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666885/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

I agree we have a specific subset of breast cancer. I hear the medical world say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1574172/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 11:52pm

Hi, I was 1st diagnosed in December 2006 with stage 1 ER/PR positive breast cancer (RIGHT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746270/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

I suggest getting a second opinion or finding a new oncologist. I know that patients who've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870582/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

In 2017 when I was 70, my screening mammogram also showed architectural distortion also. For the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341510/

Discussion: Abnormal mammogram: architectural distortion and need a biopsy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

Hi @colorado73 I'm sorry to hear you have dealt with 3 different cancers. Two for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870769/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

@marshgirl24 Good question. I am 6 years out from breast cancer. I have very dense breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372556/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

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