Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,829 total results

Comments (1,643)

I also was diagnosed with DCIS. I am 65. Unfortunately I am going for my third...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923921/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

I have been on Letrozole since Feb 2023 and hanging in (57 yrs, ILC, Lumpectomy, Radiation)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921453/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

I’m not sure what extra nodal extensions are. This diagnosis is all very new to me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919480/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I actually self-massaged a lot of the scar tissue out in the past week. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919349/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Your post is encouraging. Thank you! I had a pea sized mass removed along with 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915288/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Finished radiation end of June - 3 weeks with 'boost' by the lumpectomy site. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914144/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Good luck @capecoder52 - I had my lumpectomy at MGH at radiation etc at Dana Farber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913468/

Discussion: Bi-Rad C4 - 50-95% malignancy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

So happy your doctor insisted on a biopsy! My ILC was 1.8cm and I had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913417/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

I also had breast pain and never did have a lump. My regular mammogram found the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913355/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

I've gone back and forth about whether to have both radiation and hormone therapy following my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912962/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

@thielmann1 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on Sep 20, 2023. I was seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912258/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I took Aromasin (Exemestane) for about 5 months after a lumpectomy for DCIS and 5 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910531/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I am 58 and was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma stage 1 Er+ Pr+ her2- My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908449/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Hi, I’m new here and just read this. I was was diagnosed in 2012 had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902320/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I am invasive ductal carcinoma With Oncotype number 28 recommended 4cycle of chemo My first MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I had a lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node removal 2 weeks ago. Stage 1 invasive ductal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887635/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 8x7x2 cm with three unclear margins. It was a larger area removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884965/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I was so encouraged to read your story and that you're doing so well and are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884195/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, stage 1, grade 1, ER/PR+, HER2 negative. I am 71 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882860/

Discussion: Hormone vaginal meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

So sorry about your turmoil. It is overwhelming. I had LCIS and ADH at age 41....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023