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I did extensive research, and talked to my oncologist about it at length and on several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300486/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 11:41am

I know you posted a while ago. I had 30 treatments of radiation after a lobectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083627/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Hi Randy36 @randy36 High levels of vitamin D are supposed to even stop cancer. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823564/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I am glad you are having the consult, it never hurts to have a conversation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632789/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Thank you trixie for your response. Do you happen to know what your birads number was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325008/

Discussion: BI-RADS 3 Question

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2020

I was on arimidez for a study after breast cancer diagnoses and prior to surgery. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86938/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Yes. 4 years post Stage 1. Radiation and lumpectomy done. Now 4 years later spread to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002337/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Please share the holistic natural things you mentioned. I am feeling same way about radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972815/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

What was the reason for starting before or during? My onc told me a month after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910433/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

No the last Pet scan was negative of any signs of progression of cancer ..the scan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849100/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I just completed a one week radiation treatment for ILC at MD Anderson. Ask about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782043/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi @margaretb So glad you're educating yourself. I agree that knowledge is power. My original BC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923604/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

You would still need tamofoxin Skip the radiation with mastectomies They prefer skin saving lumpectomies More...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I am 65, diagnosed with ILC 6mm. For me Tamoxifen is they choice therapy too due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801275/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Unfortunately receptors at the biopsy did not have progesterone and estrogen, so I am not eligible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883900/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I had some radiation burns from my treatment, but when I told the Dr. he prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158333/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I have it and in 2018 was treated with proton beam radiation at MN Mayo. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966345/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Wow, such great info, thank you. You are very knowledgeable and have given me reassurances in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764127/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

@auntieoakley Ask your physical therapist about using a "swell spot." Mine put in an order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653422/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

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