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This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had...

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Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

@californiazebra Hello, Did you say that you didn’t start having pain until the last couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965282/

Discussion: Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I am 74 by low ecto score lumpectomy no bc in lymph 13mm removal 12:30 left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961004/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

In my case, it could be. I had 2 incisions, one for the nodes & one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959923/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I can only tell you what I am doing. I had endometrial cancer very small but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958869/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

I had 16 treatments to breast and under left arm and arm pit (axilla). I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956748/

Discussion: Proton therapy for breast cancer: What side effects did you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a lumpectomy 12 years ago followed by radiation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953705/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I developed 2 months after short course of radiation with boost lymphedema which was treated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950406/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I was diagnosed 16 yrs ago,, and diagnosed this year w a NEW cancer in contralateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950139/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I had BCS lumpectomy on right breast with a reduction, and a reduction (mastoplexy) only on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948356/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Hi! Here's some background on me: At diagnosis in March 2022: IDC rt breast. Stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929657/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Hi - agree with you that we were in good hands with Dr. Specht. I'm at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918627/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

My GYN also told me estrogen cream would be helpful (even after lumpectomy, radiation for ILC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908474/

Discussion: Vagifem use and what helps vaginal dryness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I also had 3 weeks of radiation, I came to my first consultation with tons of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903566/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I had 35 rads 16 yrs ago for grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890868/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Well, I guess I may disagree with the permanence of Chemo and Radiation vs AI. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857549/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hi @lesleyjt, Glad you came through the mastectomy with flying colors! So different for everyone. I...

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Discussion: Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

I know this is an old post, but I’d love to weigh in on this topic!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845851/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

👍we were pretty under-educated for my diagnosis since I was 8 1/2 months pregnant when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844667/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Hi Joy! You've already had your share of cancer stuff for sure. After reading your story,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843275/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023