Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,123 total results

Comments (1,052)

@mossa my cancer was 95% estrogen positive and 85% progesterone positive but the Breast Cancer Index...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989794/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

When I want to know something, I seek out an expert - one with serious credentials...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983417/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I understand! I’m 47 (diagnosed at 45, stage 2A, ER/PR+, HER2-, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978407/

Discussion: Need to start hormone therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I have been on Tamoxifen for a year if you have other questions I can help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968358/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind and helpful reply. ❤️ Yeah, I didn’t feel there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966857/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

I just completed my 5 years of AI. YEAH!! It's a long journey - but you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961623/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Had breast cancer in left breast. 13mm. Was 11mm but took 2months til surgery. Had breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958894/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

My hands swelled about a year ago. Had mris of wrist and hands. Painful but neg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956652/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

If you are ER+, have you been prescribed an aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen? These will actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941379/

Discussion: I discontinued HRT: What now to help control the menopause symptoms?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Welcome to @uniquetheredmuse. Radiation, surgery and chemotherapy are pretty standard for treating most cancers. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934825/

Discussion: Any drs treat Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. I'm 50 & had to have both breasts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913718/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

I am on Anastrozole to reduce recurrence risk… and will stay on until something better comes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904932/

Discussion: Take anastrozole for the rest or your life?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

It certainly sounds like mixed signals. Everything I know about this condition is that it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898147/

Discussion: Atypical Hyperplasia hormone concern

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

@cherziggy many of us tolerated these meds pretty well. I hope you will at least try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889843/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Please take my comments as my own - I don't wish to disrespect anyone that has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887223/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I really enjoy the advise to advocate, advocate. I am tired of oncologists referring to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886609/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

@snowdown I had a double mastectomy in 2013, stage 1, BRCA2+ and even had my ovaries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884983/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

So sorry about your turmoil. It is overwhelming. I had LCIS and ADH at age 41....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hello, I have MBC with Mets to the bones. Currently taking Verzenio and Anastrosole. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872699/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help while doing chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I started taking tamoxifen 12 days ago to reduce my risk of getting breast cancer. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869270/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

10780

4 minutes ago

Fertility & Reproductive Health

826

7 minutes ago

Neuropathy

16861

10 minutes ago

Women's Health

11015

1 hour ago

Cancer

8547

1 hour ago