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Thank you. I am not with any major cancer clinic due to my insurance which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740176/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Hi Rosie, You'll notice that I moved your message and question to the Breast Cancer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/195716/

Discussion: Bloating following mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2018

Hi @mcyr0 I, too, had a discharge from one of my breasts. There was little amount,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920700/

Discussion: Nipple Discharge

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

UPDATE - I had my consultation yesterday and got a lot of questions answered. I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830503/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

I am 44 and just had double mastectomy in April. I was told going into surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884652/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about all you have been through. When I read this, I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917435/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Thank you for your kind words. Sorry you are dealing with all of this. Can you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984661/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm not sure what I already told you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665853/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

I had a new diagnosis of ILC on 12/27/23 from needle core biopsy, EP+/HER2-, stage 1a,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997324/

Discussion: Time From Needle Biopsy to MRI With Invasive Lobular?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:59pm

At age 45, I had a lumpectomy, chemo (2000) and 6.5 weeks of radiation on left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723851/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

Hi Amber, I am a 53 year old female and have a CHEK2 gene mutation, extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161244/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22 9:46pm

BRAVA on making your decision; such a steep and swift learning curve we must engage in....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764470/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Wow! Everyone here has so much helpful information for you. These are all amazing women with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760257/

Discussion: How much time do I have to get a second opinion?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Hi Colleen, I spoke with the radiation oncologist today and he answered all my questions. According...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788050/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

You are so right on so many points, but some bone cancers can be felt early....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871219/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

@windyshores, yes I agree 5/19 is a long time. I’m sorry the estimated bill shows an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859703/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I had bilateral and chose to go flat, I only have two issues from the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026206/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 3:05pm

I did 6 weeks of radiation 5 times per week. I really didn’t want to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015138/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 1:12pm

Hi. I just got this text from my doctor: “Good evening. I reached out to Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741784/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

This is of immediate interest to me. I'm having a lumpectomy this week. The cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807340/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

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