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@elsie37 I have a math background and find the statistics for cancer hard to understand. (Which...

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Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

The general current rule of thumb is that aromatase inhibitors may reduce the risk of ER+...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

If you didn't get genetic testing using the excised tissue, it's likely not too late. I...

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Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

I chose to be uneven, one is a "B" the other is a "D". I just...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Yes the suggestion that chemo might be helpful starts at Oncotype score 16. I didn't want...

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Discussion: Low risk IDC: Using data (POLAR assay) to decide on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Love the above answer- very thorough. All of our specific situations are so different- and future...

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Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

YES! I went through lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo, 19 radiation session, breast reduction surgery and...

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Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Well it turned out to be a seroma, and the surgeon drained it on Monday. It's...

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Discussion: Swelling after sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

@mchler73 I’ve attached my MRIs of the scar they were seeing on my left breast. This...

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Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Just checking in to see if you know what your course of treatment will be. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096913/

Discussion: Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

@pinkybarr your score is just over the line: Women over the age of 50 For women...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

@callalloo DCIS is non-invasive/pre-invasive so did you also have invasive cancer? What do you mean by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720495/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

You have to be careful with looking at the percentages and know whether they are telling...

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Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2022

I had a lumpectomy (plus reduction & reconstruction) and node biopsy in July, followed by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186760/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

I am on Ribociclib and Faslodex (I believe Orserdu is an option if one has the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038123/

Discussion: Anyone on elacestrant (Orserdu) and ribociclib (Kisqali) for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hello everyone I’m new here. Dx with Stage 2A Grade 1 - surgery was 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615894/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2021

I had IDC found during routine check. Diagnosed in May 2018. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601054/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2021

DCIS 0 in 2023 47yr old -hormone responsive -had lumpectomy-consulted medical onc , surgical onc ,Radiation...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Had bilateral lumpectomy with reduction and lift on both sides 9 days ago. Had drains. Slept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948177/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

I too am one of the fortunate ones. I completed about 6 wks ago radiation treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864519/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

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