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You have to think you are free of the cancer. Our thoughts play a big part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835797/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I was diagnosed at 60 and had a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and now have been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832668/

Discussion: Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

I was on Letrozole for 9 months before surgery, chemo and radiation. My only issue was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830638/

Discussion: Amrimidex vs Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

So happy to hear you are good with your Vit D levels and that your doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823572/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Yes it is confusing! I just don't understand the need for radiation if they know that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821314/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I had bilateral lumpectomies in July 2021: DCIS/IDC in right breast; ILC in left breast. Clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816601/

Discussion: Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Thanks for this suggestion! I start Letrozole next week as my oncologist likes to wait 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804799/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@lmcintosh For me, there was a good reason to take the other breast off. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794640/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

@boathouse, Hi, I don't understand.....you had 5 weeks of radiation after the bilateral? What did they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791890/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

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

Peggie, It wasn't until after I made my post that I saw yours-I'm still learning how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786317/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Good morning. I saw this conversation and thought I'd try to inject what little knowledge I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776506/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I am doing good. Still have discomfort and nerve pain but hoping that will ease in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768465/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

Hello all and hugs! Im 63. I was diagnosed in August with left breast, stage 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767468/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

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

Thanks Dee Chase, I wish you a good and pain free recovery as well. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757026/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I am 67 and also had a small tumor. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745902/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Hi, I also have the micro calcifications. I’ve been researching the treatments after surgery. I’m new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745629/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

When I found out I had breast cancer, I wanted to know my plan and get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735410/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022