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Please take a deep breath, and try to not let panic take over. I know it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648056/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

My mother and aunt both had breast CA so i went through genetic testing. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329317/

Discussion: RAD50 c.1245+2C>G mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2021

Like you, I had not heard of Onco DX test till read about on this site....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620768/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2021

This is interesting about having three cancers and other people having the same. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284797/

Discussion: I've had 3 cancers: Thyroid cancer, Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2019

@kathyomaha55 I was ready to have bilateral mastectomies, but the surgeon said NO and that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219888/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2019

@keiracancer, @sandyjr Hi Keira and Sandy - I did not have complete mastectomies but went from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324522/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

@sandyjr I'm so sorry you went through that at Kaiser. On a urological surgery that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259460/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

Hi there. I had my right mastectomy grade 3 IDC close to the chest wall. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861692/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

@hannah1 , my mammo in Dec 2021 showed architectural distortion with no ultrasound correlate, MRI showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820088/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

Hi, just saw your post, I have this issue too and it is really annoying me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047116/

Discussion: Bulge under arm after skin sparing mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 8:38pm

I just got diagnosed with LCIS this March of 2024, in my right breast. The breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058582/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 4:17am

Hi! Sending hugs-I was diagnosed a year ago and felt very lucky to have had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962657/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I know wonder if my being 78 had a lot to do with it. I'm lying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026456/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 6:53am

@kamra i understand! I had two lumpectomies, followed by a mastectomy and then expander/implant exchange from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948432/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

This is a heartbreaking and crazy inducing situation, I am sorry this is your life right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070210/

Discussion: What treatment should I expect when mass found in breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18 11:10am

Hello Colleen and thank you so much for your additional help. I mentioned above that adding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789189/

Discussion: Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Hi, I had my diagnosis on Sept 23, quickly followed in SW Florida by Hurricane Ian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783923/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Time till surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

The Tufts Tool https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/ibtr/ helped me decide to undergo radiation therapy after lumpectomy for ER+ IDC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829891/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

I stopped at 4.8 years. My tendons started having problems and I have read that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872860/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

You are so right about perceptions. I went with everything they could throw at it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913290/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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