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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

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748886/

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

I have taken Tylenol Arthritis for my pre-anastrozole issues with pain, and this seems to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678338/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

How long have you had the bruising going on? For the whole eight years?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669360/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bruising while on Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

I posted this to another discussion, but I think it bears repeating. Apologies for the duplication....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656641/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

I am going to address this as best I can with the the information from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630926/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2021

I have been off the Arimedex for four months, joint pain is gone, I am sleeping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619581/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

I was diagnosed 4/14 and will have a lumpectomy on 5/14. Early stage, grade 1 IDC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600648/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2021

Thank you! The last three of the six years since my breast cancer diagnosis I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321453/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Don't be afraid, the treatment out weighs the side effects. I trust my Dr as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209445/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Good question, @nycoceans. I'm tagging fellow Lobular Cacrinoma in Situ (LCIS) members to weigh in @cindylb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288333/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

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