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Hello. Please excuse my delay in responding. It is totally a personal choice. I felt validity...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323839/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 4:42pm

I have DCIS and had a lumpectomy and radiation. The oncologist suggested anastrozole (Arimidex) and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86373/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2017

I have also recently been advised by my oncologist to consider the Zoledronic acid and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605181/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Does anyone have evidence to share how alternating MRI and mammo for ILC surveillance in dense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983703/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

I found this article and hope it helps you reach a decision that works for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296098/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 10:55pm

Met with oncologist and went very well. i do have invasive and I do have Her2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937723/

Discussion: Hi I just got diagnosed with breast cancer, any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I thought I would join this forum to help me decide as to whether or not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457113/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9 2:45pm

The ASCO 2023 annual meeting is this weekend in Chicago - was hoping there would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871861/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I just want to add to the discussion as I saw my oncologist today. Two years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137438/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

A good physical exam by someone with experience in this area. (Not necessarily the breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120936/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

DOUBLE MASTECTOMY. I had DCIS stage 0 in 2012, lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 again on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794634/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma in Dec. 2023. I also have PLCIS (Pleomorphic LCIS)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026319/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I completed treatment for triple negative BC four and a half years ago-chemo, lumpectomy and radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082828/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

1) Ask for gene blood test. 2) What are options? Lumpectomy or mastectomy with implants or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841673/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I also have dense breasts, and I have had a primary breast cancer in each breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372730/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 12:49pm

In 2014, I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer which means ER+ PR+ HER2+. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871566/

Discussion: Breast biopsy: The results are in

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I saw 4 surgeons. One wanted lumpectomy with radiation and AI. She would not discuss any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770940/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I was diagnosed with triple-negative, which is weird because I am way over 40 and Western...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798390/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

I just posted on this in the past week or so. I got to point after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077699/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

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