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Appreciate your interest Chris. My journey began a few months before my 61st birthday when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651191/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2021

@ilc67 “ I got in the habit of asking, if it was a male doctor, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943100/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

I`m glad you were able to move past this.... I was not. I don`t think its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788123/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

I am a male breast cancer patient; double mastectomy and nodes. Surgery went well (9 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380755/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Thanks, Denise, it does help. My surgeon is male, but that is basically what he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026662/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Hi Timely, my treatment plan is: --Breast MRI once a year, alternating with --Mammogram once a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816153/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi Cindy, that was a very good suspicion. I was tested for 30 different cancer mutations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837037/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Hi Wow again your whole experience leads me to believe that something is better than nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051568/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Hello Colleen and thanks for the warm welcome. I had many questions for my cancer researcher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323775/

Discussion: Chemotherapy doubts: Male breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

justabumbintheroad and all I love your post too. Can you imagine the conversations we would have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104329/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis! but remember Breast Cancer is beatable! My cousin-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040327/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

My experience- postmenopausal, 2 years on tamoxifen, ER/PR+ DCIS, taking 5 mg now. Tamoxifen has some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171041/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Hi @constantinos I wanted to reply to your post because I was diagnosed with triple negative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986371/

Discussion: What is the prognosis for a triple negative apocrine breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

Aha, a hair question. As someone whose stylists complain has 'too thick' but healthy hair, here's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765771/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Hi @frogjumper It sounds to me like you're going to have a long, happy life ahead...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885610/

Discussion: Dating and breast cancer: When do you mention I had/have cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

rhongirl, I think you just described me to a tee! The emotions roller coaster is something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291279/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

Baeph, Your story opened my eyes as none have before. I had to look up Ampullary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765402/

Discussion: Cognitive changes after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

I've had chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy definitely 'full-bore' in my legs, feet, hands, and arms since May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353444/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

Hi @colorado73 I'm sorry to hear you have dealt with 3 different cancers. Two for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870769/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

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