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I had a lumpectomy in 2017 My scar is only about 1 1/2” long. I’ve never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838210/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Thank you again for all that information. The reason I'm not taking Anastrozole is that my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839652/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@polianad22 I’m not sure how they knew they got clean margins the second time around. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761424/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I have a male friend who was nearly permanently disabled by a Lupron injections, given after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698491/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

When I initially saw my breast surgeon I made it very clear that I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267371/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:22pm

I know, right? If they can argue that AIs reduce recurrence by 50% (rounded off) then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

I hope your therapist specializes in lymphedema. The massage was helpful but so were the special...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949614/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I was told that my drains remained in until the amount hit a certain reduction in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201954/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 5:26pm

Hello. I had reduction right after my lumpectomy had drains on both sides due to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924827/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I agree that's exactly what I want balance & symmetry is mentally & physically needed. Sadly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098125/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Patients taking aromatase inhibitors are post-menopause, so their ovaries' estrogen production is similar to that of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696919/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

@jennie23b you didn't have chemo and you are on tamoxifen. Are you sure you didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755893/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

So will you take the AI for the one more year then stop it? It's great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740535/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

I’m in the same situation, 10 months in, lost 15 since diagnosis last January, minimal side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797402/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Where is the rash? Is it near the incision? When I had my lumpectomy and reduction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921316/

Discussion: Is a rash after a lumpectomy normal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Not sure I would trust a Dr. that does not take my side affects seriously. All...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185896/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Hello Heydon! I have been looking for this comment. I had an aesthetic breast reduction surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928843/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

You are right: I was at best being approximate. The score can be 8, the risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693448/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I did the same. After been diagnosed with ALH with microcalcifications in 2022. And 6 biopsies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377401/

Discussion: I have biopsy done it shows I have atpical hyperplasia in my left brea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 11:17am

Mine was Stage 1 IDC PR/ER + HER2 negative. Clear margins, no lymph nodes, 1.3 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358586/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 2:34pm

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