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Thank you for your reply! You described this experience very well with the snow storm. Some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021619/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 9:17am

This post interests me as well, as I have been on these drugs off and on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058277/

Discussion: Dental care post Zometa infusions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 10:54am

Hi! I had bilateral mastectomy about one year ago. I decided to go flat at that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247113/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

@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

This article explains how the different medications help bones. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-finding-the-right-osteoporosis-medication/ After reading it, I am glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757194/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 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

Hi, Thank you both for responding. So my family history, mom had breast cancer 3 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685340/

Discussion: How can a biopsy be benign then MRI disagrees?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

I think it's great if you want implant reconstruction. Typically insurance will cover both breasts (for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955669/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I am feeling frustrated. My doctors don’t communicate well so I carry around a three-ring binder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978113/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Hi @prc73 - You probably feel very anxious and concerned about what to do. I understand!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988852/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Yes, it was done at the time of Mastectomy. I was diagnosed back in May. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165654/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31 8:27am

We received the pathology report on Tuesday (10/8), 7 days after the biopsy. It shows cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154296/

Discussion: Wife will have biopsy next week. Which doctor to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9 6:57am

I’m 62 years old & a “newbie” & just starting my journey with DCIS. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744924/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

I agree. I’ve heard over the years that cancer cures and promising research has been suppressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850445/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

@mick2 Hi Linda - It is all a lot to take in at once, but please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337588/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

I had ILC six years ago and decided on a left breast mastectomy. I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078318/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 9:26am

My two friends who are around 70 years old didn't do any chemotherapy nor radiation. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780295/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

👍we were pretty under-educated for my diagnosis since I was 8 1/2 months pregnant when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844667/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

I do not know where you are located, but the radiologist made a mistake twice on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022799/

Discussion: birad 3 again?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 6:31am

My Number One tip is to start a Caring Bridge site (there's no cost!). You and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688431/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

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