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It will be 5 years come January since I had a lumpectomy (plus a 2nd one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175148/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17 5:46pm

Hi, I am new to this group so forgive me if I sound scared right now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815512/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I was diagnosed at 69 years of aged. I had a 1cm lump but 5 out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801688/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Thank you for your reply. I did call my surgeon’s office and was fortunate to speak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837956/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

@johnsoncs1 If possible, have a comfortable recliner. I couldn't sleep in bed for about 9 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336280/

Discussion: What to expect before during and after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

@celica Ok keep me posted. How far out are you from lumpectomy? I will likely go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845606/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

I too was shocked at what I thought I'd look like after reconstruction wasn't my reality....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924647/

Discussion: Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Hi @katnotcat, on December 2022 I was diagnosed with ALH in my right breast. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960920/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story, harrowing as it was. As a retired NICU nurse, I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974144/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I haven't heard that US picks up cancer on skin. But that just me, I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981294/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

So that means there is still some circulating Anastrozole until as long as 4 days after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782849/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

I’m 48 and have always been “deemed” as having heterogeneous breasts. I haven’t missed a year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833862/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

I’m happy to answer any questions if it helps you. The deep itching was the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106451/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 8:53am

@traci999 I could of wrote the same post you wrote years ago. Nothing on mammograms and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127192/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 7:18am

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm also stage iv with mets to bones...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122981/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 2:24pm

Hi @kruzin - I don't know if I'm too late to post my experience as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208259/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2018

I wish I could offer more specifics but I won't see a radiation oncologist until 12/19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781752/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Good Morning! Question for all, I had to take anastrozole for ADH diagnosis but had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776847/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

violet, I personally would not do a mastectomy in my breast that is not showing cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209154/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

Dear Kruzin, I had my surgeries back in 2005. They now have their own beautiful facility,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208249/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

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