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@sparklegram ok FYI something to think about...why would my doctor tell me to check with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86867/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Good luck to you with your treatment! The first day of my radiation (last December) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386332/

Discussion: Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2025

Don’t know if this will help, But the gene mutation CHEK2 causes Male Breast cancer. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323783/

Discussion: Chemotherapy doubts: Male breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

Not yet through surgery, but I tell everyone because I have a rarer form and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028657/

Discussion: How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Thank you @keepmoving2. This is really helpful information. Do you mind if I ask what was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604401/

Discussion: Goldilocks Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2021

We’re you tested for the BRCA genes? I am currently on my 3rd cycle of 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323772/

Discussion: Chemotherapy doubts: Male breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2020

Welcome, @cstark46. I moved your message to this discussion about hormonal treatments for breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753318/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

I just saw your cholesterol and fish oil comment. I finally got around to actually adding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731624/

Discussion: Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

A young female friend is lookin into Crybolation/Cryotherapy to freeze breast cancer cells . Another male...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846599/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I was offered a similar radiation protocol by Cleveland Clinic after a lumpectomy. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765790/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

I am glad you liked her video and am so glad you had a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930134/

Discussion: See video with breast surgeon, a 2-time breast cancer survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

I am 83 and a male. I have taken Tamoxifen for 2+ years. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843185/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Sorry you are going through this. It is so very frustrating with most doctors. I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942867/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

I had a mastectomy and went for the reconstruction for a more balanced body. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761738/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I am male and 85. I had proton beam radiation to treat prostate cancer at MN...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152766/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

Do you have ER/PR scores or HER2 results yet? I looked up treatment for men: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer-in-men/treating/by-stage.html...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795694/

Discussion: Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in a male

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Hi @racing212, I moved your message to the Breast Cancer group to make it easier to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270078/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2019

Yes @healinhand! I wish I had asked for female techs in hind sight. I broke down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788099/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Looking normal: I was referring to wearing a prosthesis under clothing. Insurance covered bras and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771030/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Do a search for YouTube videos. Breathing during radiation. The first day I had terrible trouble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226090/

Discussion: Is there ever a time I forget I have Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

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