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👍👍I printed these lists out and had them on the fridge all through treatment/surgeries/radiation. Very useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895242/

Discussion: I just wanted to share this site with all of you

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Ugh typo: This is counterintuitive and I kind of wonder if any doc is saying, well,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700346/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I chose stereotactic. Intense but precise radiation. Twice a day for 5 days in a row....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264436/

Discussion: low grade cancer no radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2019

I am BRCA2. But I live 2.5 hours from Rochester. Two years ago I had metaplastic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255091/

Discussion: High Risk Mutation (ie. BRCA, ATM, RAD51D)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

At 65 I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, had chemo, a double mastectomy, radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872230/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I agree that the arm position is painful. My radiation started about 6 weeks post surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184312/

Discussion: Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I thought DCIS is ductal carcinoma insitu. It's caner but is still inside the ducts, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083765/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Wow, this information makes me wonder if I should travel to Cleveland or Mayo for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

In my experience, a team approach is not the same as having a second opinion. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734237/

Discussion: 2nd opinion with team approach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2022

I have been doing a lot of research on all the therapies, and in one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696255/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2022

@elizm - Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for the information in BOTH posts. I am on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292368/

Discussion: Returning Member -- But New To This the Breast Cancer Group -- DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2020

halperp @halperp I also have to go through same Lumpectomy then radiation and then Tamoxifen. I...

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Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Hi I just finished two surgeries for dcis breast cancer slightly invasive and radiation and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043120/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

How can I get a copy of this for my daughter's best friend, who was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946713/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

I had really bad burns from radiation. It was purple and extremely painful. I found after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795082/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Perhaps a silly question to ask as we all make our own decisions in life -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356654/

Discussion: Anyone with an Oncotype score of 61 choose no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I'm sure you'll get good suggestions here. Often the radiologist's office will give you samples or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158219/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

I had mine in my left and no the radiation doesn't touch your lungs and heart....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224412/

Discussion: Diagnosis DCIS: Anyone have 5-day radiation treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 7:48am

I had radiation in February 2022 and started aromatase inhibitor in March. Some swelling developed soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000760/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Hello @lifetraveler you are certainly having a journey. If this were me and I trusted my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997045/

Discussion: What kind of scan should one have after a partial mastectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

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