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Polianad22 hi! So, I had a multi centric IDC with a tumor at 9 o’clock and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762275/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Check out Clinical Trial TAILOR RT. As I qualified for this trial from a Breast Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872079/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I didn't have either. I did have the OncotypeDX and the "risk of recurrence within 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741363/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I had a lumpectomy (Invasive Ductal with Lobular Features) with 4 nodes removed (1 lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770441/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I've heard radiation called "the gift which keeps on giving", so I want to make an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085271/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Hi Glenda, did you learn anything new from your cancer team? Do they recommend dealing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962493/

Discussion: Should radiation start if breast has a hematoma?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

coley, I also had the same as you, I had the radiation but I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807464/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hi, sounds like you experienced my story. Now I’m facing treatment after lumpectomy. Radiation, or AI?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762617/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Mine healed very quickly, approximately a couple of weeks after the surgery it looked good. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313995/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2020

I am 86 and supposed to start radiation but concerns about heart and lung damage as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800474/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

I had DCIS stage 0 as well in my right breast. I’m heavy chested. Opted for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024663/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

@callalloo. I mistakenly inserted "only" when quoting Dr. Pruthi. You are saying the same thing as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700364/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I had a lumpectomy and radiation( followed by reconstruction) was on tamoxifen for 4 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261453/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2019

@elizm what is the difference? Why would one be viable vs the other? I had oncotype...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86962/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2019

It may just take time for the nausea to go away - I finished chemo the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209398/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2019

So sorry to hear of the allergic reaction. I did have surgery and radiation - but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86767/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Your head must be spinning with all the info you received from both docs! I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823965/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I hope you get at least one more opinion. And maybe a few more. Also ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766774/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

I have written this before, but in your case, I think it's worth repeating. At age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041692/

Discussion: Low risk IDC: Using data (POLAR assay) to decide on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

I made the same decision. ILC Grade 1, stage 2, .7mm tumor, lumpectomy clear margins, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268647/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:43am

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