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Just want to mention that the original poster, @gillbell84, had a double mastectomy so imaging of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012804/

Discussion: DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 9:54pm

I was diagnosed with ADH back in June. My OB GYN was very concerned so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124276/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15 3:13pm

On the 5th day of taking Letrozole, I felt an ice pick has pierced my ear....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165943/

Discussion: Letrazole and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31 8:16pm

Great idea to share tips! It never occurred to me to just strip down in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993667/

Discussion: Tips for Breast Cancer warriors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 9:03am

colleenyoung, I never have taken Tamoxifen, my choice not to take it. I have had close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809553/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

It was necessary to go back for a second lumpectomy for a lesion on the opposite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240410/

Discussion: chemo resistant

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2019

The title of this thread is a little misleading, even scary. It is important to note...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118065/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 6:38am

After my first surgery when they put in expanders it took months before they would actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892075/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Yes, I know you take tamoxifen. I compare mine to yours because they are both anti-hormone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643777/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Hi, @cchappy22 & @colleenyoung! I do have RA and my CA 27.29 levels have fluctuated and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983060/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I had lumpectomy on R side and both breasts reduced during the same surgery. Probably because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031142/

Discussion: Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 2:30pm

I had a lumpectomy in 2022 for DCIS with a reduction, and size to match on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966998/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

I understand your feeling of wanting to know if it is working, but I think it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627460/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

If you use proton radiation, there is no damage to heart, lungs or any other part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872197/

Discussion: What Alternative can be used instead of Radiation Therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hi! It takes a village and appreciate our group! I had similar ILC diagnosed in October,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914520/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Hi I feel your pain. I am awaiting my pathology. Had a lompectomy, December 15. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982456/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

@triciaot I am having lots of irritability, brain fog and also some depression. I also get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007757/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 9:53am

I’ve been on a “no drugs” path since October. My oncologist told me to take off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780863/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

Welcome, @slapshotmary. "On October 12, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved abemaciclib (Verzenio) in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665654/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

As @windyshores comments, we are all concerned about our bones. That was the reason I first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689472/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

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