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I am 67 and also had a small tumor. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745902/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Hi, I also have the micro calcifications. I’ve been researching the treatments after surgery. I’m new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745629/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

When I found out I had breast cancer, I wanted to know my plan and get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735410/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

@tessspike I am so grateful you responded with your implant removal surgery experience! It helps me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702547/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

I feel the same way. I’m about to turn 68 and had a lumpectomy almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

I took tamoxifen for 4 months and stopped due to SEs, both joint pain, including horrific...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

I am very familiar with this discussion. I was diagnosed with Luminal A (Stage 1A) IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687176/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Hello, has anyone gone through the oral chemo (Xeloda) 8 round (6 mos) regimen? It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663142/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

@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

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645976/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

My ca 27.29 are elevated to 40. I was diagnosed with stage 1, grade 3 breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632165/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

I have also recently been advised by my oncologist to consider the Zoledronic acid and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605181/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Robin, your journey with radiation-induced neuropathy, brachial plexus, pain and loss of dexterity sounds complicated and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598009/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

I am now on my 3rd AI - Letrozole. I am day 6 and this week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596928/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

I was diagnosed with invasive DCIS Stage 1 ER+ breast cancer. My surgeon and I agreed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513754/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 2:56pm

Yes! That is exactly what happened to me. I am in remission from Triple Negative Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513433/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 24 8:52am

Many years ago, I had a double mastectomy and ovaries removed at the same time. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495603/

Discussion: Does radiation or chemo increase the risk of shingles?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 10:45am

@kh4976 Good morning, How did your experience and biopsy go? Have you had to have surgery/radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492452/

Discussion: Architectural Distortion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:12am

Hi! I am on my 21st month of taking Anastrozole and am wondering if anyone has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460874/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

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