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I also had grade one, decided on lumpectomy and radiation but I had radiation in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I could not tolerate the drugs at all, swelling of hands and feet, dizziness, lethargy, very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747861/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

I saw my radiologist today for a 10 month checkup. We discussed AI's and how most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746764/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Thank you for sharing this. I've been dealing with what I thought was cervical radiculopathy (left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794868/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

I just had first mammo/us 6months post radiation. Will be getting an MRI in the next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741382/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Thanks for sharing and you're so on point with advocating for the best surveillance. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011250/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

If you are comfortable saying--what kind of breast cancer treatments have you had? Or are you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056566/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Hey, edwendt! Kudos to you for doing your best at protecting yourself, even through non-positive side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050647/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I'm posting this article included in today's ASCO email as it specifically refers to radiation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815815/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I had a lumpectomy, 18 radiation treatments, the last 4 being 'bursts'. I had lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770621/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I appreciate your reply. I read this study when my oncologist recommended that I try exemestane...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051796/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

I feel the same way. I’m about to turn 68 and had a lumpectomy almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

My conclusion from this sentence in this study "There was no overall difference in the level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881807/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

This is a great chat - just joining now. I'm 50 and I had breast cancer/lumpectomy/chemo/radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858229/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2023

I started 2 weeks after my last radiation treatment, so was used to one long nap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955646/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hello Kandisn- I don't know what year you did this lumpectomy. The only date I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315180/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 5:24pm

Thank you for a thorough and quick response! I had a clear MRI before the surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322766/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 8:18am

Hello! So this is my story. 2012 DCIS grade 0. I wanted a double mastectomy, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943408/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi and thx for sharing! May I ask what stage you are? My MO is at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202429/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 11:43am

@colleenyoung Sorry for the delay. I’m just getting over a really bad sinus infection. Well I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868151/

Discussion: Haven’t been diagnosed, patiently and anxiously waiting.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

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