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Oh boy you hit the mark! I had double mastectomy. And while I believe I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614904/

Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2021

I had IDC found during routine check. Diagnosed in May 2018. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601054/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2021

@hkc9890 How many nodes were involved? Did they erode into the lymphatics? Just because you're a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329633/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2020

Hi Trixie - and thank you for replying so quickly. I was assigned a physical therapist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270087/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Hello. I just recently joined Mayo Clinic Connect and have been looking for some sort of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270085/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

@katrina123, @jeaniebean I've had axial webbing (cording) and very painful breast scarring (feels like chunks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321091/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

Update: I saw the Lymphedema physical therapy specialist and she said she did not think that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321089/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

jdriver, Oh my gosh you have had this for seven years. I am so sorry that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321073/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

@lifetraveler Thank you for your kind response and concern. It was a general practitioner that felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528611/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:10pm

In spite of the deep breaths, I had lung scarring. During 20 radiation treatments , no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517146/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:50am

Yes. It’s called a seroma. I’m dealing with one now that is 5 weeks old. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515580/

Discussion: Excessive fluid after lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 8:06am

I just found out I have a small cancerous mass in my breast. They recommend a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507554/

Discussion: Mastectomy: What do you wear after the compression bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 4:56pm

@panarosmith It’s so encouraging to hear of folks that tolerated an aromatase inhibitor well. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505165/

Discussion: Stopped Letrozole this week, how long before side effects go away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 6:43pm

@sunshine1313 , I understand how distressed you must feel. This is the hardest part-the not knowing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501860/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 2:31pm

@buckokey Hi ladies im 48 had stage 3 breast cancer Went thru double masectomy and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498044/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 12:57pm

About three months after a lumpectomy for stage 1 bc, with no lymph node involvement, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490575/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 6:18pm

I had RB lumpectomy, followed by 15 radiation treatments and anastrozole in fall 2024. Lobular, 22...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483460/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 10:28pm

@blue850- I am seeing your post years after you wrote it. So you are now about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471822/

Discussion: Breast Cancer: Tight chest wall following radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 1:38am

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