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I had stage two breast cancer about eight years ago and after surgery and chemo I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826120/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I've been taking anastrozole for the eight years since I finished treatment for my breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824138/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Has this happened to you, or are you worried about this happening to you? I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816055/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I have been to two pain clinics. The first one had a big sign at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815148/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

While taking anastrozole, my bone health is my #2 concern (after recurrence, new primary, or metastasis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809994/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

Hi, I had radiation in 2021.. I had an awful fear of it also.. I weighed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809856/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with BC right side in the lower Quadrant at 6 O’clock position but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806046/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

This is a wonderfully honest question. I have no guidance on hair loss, but I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800806/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

Information is what you need. It’s very scary to have an unexpected symptom without a medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789640/

Discussion: Question About Black Hard Skin Areola

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

I was diagnosed almost one year ago - invasive ductal carcinoma, HR and PR positive and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781248/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Everyone, including the ultrasound person said this lump in my armpit was nothing even after I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770191/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

You state the issues well. The NCCN guideline is to "consider" omission of irradiation for locoregional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765955/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

@rene1636 IMHO, you are spot on w/ your proactive research and thought process. I’m 2004 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756558/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

anjalima | @anjalima | 1 day ago At 71, and After a “ normal” mammo and...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

At 71, and After a “ normal” mammo and ultrasound in 10/21 (but a persistent symptom)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748252/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

I saw my radiologist today for a 10 month checkup. We discussed AI's and how most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746764/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hi @colleenyoung :). Yes, I would make the same decision again. Along with breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728722/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

Hi @mf915611, I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I adjusted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703980/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2022

My cancer is 5 years. It was bilateral early stage, so double mastectomy 5 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692927/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Dave, I might suggest Prayer, Laughter, and Broccoli by Peter Flierl. He wrote this book after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687707/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

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