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I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

I have been on anastrozole for 10 months. I have for the last 7 months had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800634/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

I am on letrozole and iBrance for mbc as well. I also was diagnosed with mbc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783487/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

Hello @jfhpink I had a reduction and lift after a lumpectomy. My plastic surgeon was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924438/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

My doctor at Mayo told me: 1. The ADH diagnosis increased my lifetime risk of breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166858/

Discussion: Side effects with Baby Tamoxifen (low-dose tamoxifen)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

I think the 53% of reduction, to which this article refers, is prevention in women who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205264/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 11:03am

I was offered chemo, but my oncotype dx was only 27, and factoring in my age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149619/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

Wow not much discussion on the topic of prevention - little surprised. I am a 73...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411974/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9 1:13pm

I can only say that the breast cancer 'industry' uses 50% as the presumed reduction of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710581/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2022

I am so glad that you had great mammogram results after changing your dosage to every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007001/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Yes, I have the same pain. I had my surgery in October, 2024 and finished radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317198/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 10:58am

@susiebeard I had two lumpectomies and a partial mastectomy on one side and reduction mammaplasty on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267340/

Discussion: Paresthesia like symptom after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2019

No. At least not yet. It’s between the skin and silicone “ boob” . I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118321/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Many thanks for your reply. My wife had the Mammaprint genetic test by Agendia, it places...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086725/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

According to my doctors at MD Anderson a high level of pain after a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129609/

Discussion: Constant pain after a lumpectomy and breast reduction.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

Thanks for the reference to that study and all the reading associated with it. It's kept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788774/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I didn't do radiation after a lumpectomy because I had an OncotypeDX 'risk of recurrence within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693082/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Thank you for the reply! I hope you are doing well. I had very large breasts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218682/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 7:46am

Thank you for your follow up question! It went well, no lymph nodes were swollen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170863/

Discussion: Sore throat, swollen neck lymph nodes: Will this affect my mammogram?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I had a stage 1 invasive ductal tumor (IDC), plus one DCIS tumor, and one area...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390959/

Discussion: Right breast biopsy confirmed ADH, ALH & LCIS what’s next?”

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10 12:13pm

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