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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

I took tamoxifen for 4 months and stopped due to SEs, both joint pain, including horrific...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

I am very familiar with this discussion. I was diagnosed with Luminal A (Stage 1A) IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687176/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Hello, has anyone gone through the oral chemo (Xeloda) 8 round (6 mos) regimen? It’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663142/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

@auntieoakley Ask your physical therapist about using a "swell spot." Mine put in an order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653422/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645976/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

I was given skintegrety hydrogel.i asked for non stick pads .as they were giving me abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634205/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2021

I am getting 200 cGys each treatment for 30 days, My tumor was A half inch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634198/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2021

My ca 27.29 are elevated to 40. I was diagnosed with stage 1, grade 3 breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632165/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

Yes mine do. I didn’t want to bring it up bc you were asking about expanding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627293/

Discussion: Reconstruction expansion appointments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

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

Robin, your journey with radiation-induced neuropathy, brachial plexus, pain and loss of dexterity sounds complicated and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598009/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

I am now on my 3rd AI - Letrozole. I am day 6 and this week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

@coffeefreak, @astaingegerdm I had partial mastectomies, going from DDD down to an A or A- (!)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327123/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

I have cording in my armpit from surgery and radiation over a year ago. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321090/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

I was treated for Stage 1 IDC, has a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291509/

Discussion: Aches and pains in the bones

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

I had 9mm excised so they put me at Grade 2 IDC with no nodes, Estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275554/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

I would hear the oncologist out, but I would still get a second opinion from outside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264464/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed and So Confused; Feeling Lost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

hi @lauradahl. I had a low DX too, but did have 1 month of radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219824/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

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