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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

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

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

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

Thank you for replying. I will be meeting with my oncologist next Monday at which time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181529/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Did you try Claritin for the Neulasta injections? It works really well. Check with your oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161152/

Discussion: Talk to me about Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Well, I find it very interesting that I received a call from a pharmacist from Anthem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655849/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

@loisc My breast surgeon advised lumpectomy with reduction as I was quite large. It turned out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261434/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

In April 22 I had a partial mastectomy and at the same time breast reconstruction/reduction on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075268/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Hello! The time leading up to the surgery and fear are the most difficult. They will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943984/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I should add that my breasts were not great, one was even scarred from burns I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908571/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable regarding your health. I had stage 1A and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245953/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 12:12pm

Mine was Stage 1 IDC ER/PR positive and HER2 negative I was 65 at the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261252/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 2:00pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889281/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I had all breast tissue removed in both breasts, nipple sparing, with silicone implants. I wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795330/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Hi, Barbara, I was on Anastrozole & then Letrozole since last September.....well, for 4 months before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332295/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:40pm

Oh, @anjalima that stinks, you are such a beacon in this community that I would hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153417/

Discussion: Next Steps: after local recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Thanks for your kind reply. I’m glad you find this helpful…I wish I’d known this information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764214/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

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