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I have bilateral lumpectomy last year No chemo or radiation. ( have arrhythmia ( AFIB) Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691700/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2022

@shortie0650 Do not disregard any treatment based on others side effects or results. Everyone is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689377/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the left side in July of 2021 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685403/

Discussion: How can a biopsy be benign then MRI disagrees?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

I completed 5 radiation treatments after lumpectomy. And yes I am interested in intermittent fasting and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674199/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

Hello. I had a lumpectomy and IORT at at the same time 3 years ago. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672941/

Discussion: Anyone else have intraoperative radiation (IORT)? How is it for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2022

We would need more info to helpfully commenet. Some people with DCIS are doing no treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659655/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2021

I had a lumpectomy 2 years ago for DCIS INSITU. The doctor wanted to put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647304/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

I had a lumpectomy. Yesterday I saw the radiologist for my 6 week check up after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645397/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

I did have swollen legs and also wore pressure hose. Now my legs are normal so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643390/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

My daughter was 23 when she was first diagnosed with HER2 negative breast cancer in Nov...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642112/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

I was diagnosed in January with hormone positive IDC. I'm 40 yo, my first mammogram. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601091/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2021

It is discussion you need to have with oncologist, but at end, it is your decision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220115/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Hi Sandy. I don't know about that age thing. I was told no mastectomy (at 57)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333449/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2021

Hello all! I made it through the appointments and the sea of information! The multidisciplinary team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329667/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

I am glad you reached out to Connect to get advice and support. Every person treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329642/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

@beebeebaby123 Zoe, having those markers helps in locating tumor site not only for breast surgeons, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325517/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

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 developed lymphedema in my left breast 2 years after lumpectomy with intraoperative radiation and post-surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321086/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

my case...DCIS in right breast in 2007 and idc in left breast in 2018.... lumpectomies with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252866/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2020

@danielad Hi Dee - I had to go back four times to have hematoma/seroma removed following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314010/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2020

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