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I had DCIS had three surgeries to get a clear margin. I really had very little...

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Discussion: Fatigue after DCIS breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 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

Update: I also forgot to mention that I have Osteoporosis also. My mom took Tamoxafin for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762733/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Yes I believe at home care is not working. Just spoke with the on call radiologist-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091328/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 5:25pm

If you have a sore throat, could it be covid? When I had that, it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791374/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 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

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

In chat,ting with other women on here since my 1/27/2022 lumpectomy, some from the UK, some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049806/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:36pm

Thank you for your thoughtful reply Miriam. I'm sorry to hear that you also live with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043171/

Discussion: Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 11:32am

Had a Zometa infusion 3 months after radiation ended and really no problems. Second infusion in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052961/

Discussion: Zometa, ONJ, when is it really necessary?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 9:29am

Is it strange that I feel like the double mastectomies, reconstruction and radiation were “easier” than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054703/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 10:27am

I have hiccups all the time, but I never connected it with the folfox chemo, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125519/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 17 12:15pm

Another long term sufferer, but I have you beat by two years, not a distinction I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170166/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

I agree with your story's assessment of the radiation being "okay" versus the pills being horrible....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125762/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 12:19am

A good physical exam by someone with experience in this area. (Not necessarily the breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120936/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10 6:26am

I just started radiation for 22 days ( stage 2 DIC) . First day was worst...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122748/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 10:11am

I took tamoxifen for 4 months and stopped due to SEs, both joint pain, including horrific...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

I feel the same way. I’m about to turn 68 and had a lumpectomy almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645976/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

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