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About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with ER+, HER-, PR-. I had chemo, radiation and...

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Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 1:51pm

Dear @tonysmom: Thanks for the update on your progress of health, and I am glad you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151612/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

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Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

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

@sue1417 I assume the fatigue is dose and length of treatment related. Last year I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151029/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I had breast surgery and I had to wait 7 weeks. I was upset but my...

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Discussion: Wait time from diagnosis to surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

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

rene1636 - The first oncologist said he’d have genetic testing done and then walked out the...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I am er+, pr-, her2-. My doctor got clean margins and 1 node that was negative....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

It was immediately obvious that it was the implant as the breast became suddenly red. I...

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Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

Hi, Starlight! I can imagine radiation for rectal problems would be VERY unpleasant. I know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86412/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

I too was diagnosed with lobular cancer in Sept. Stage 1 B. I chose lumpectomy with...

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Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 9:39am

My ocotype was at 20 estrogen positive her2 negative with 2 lymphs positive my ki67 is...

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Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

It’s great you have time to think and ask questions before treatment . I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248120/

Discussion: After Breast Cancer treatment, what next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2019

Hi I also requested an oncotype but was told couldn't have it so I'm going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055997/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Hi Wow sorry to hear this. How many treatments did you have? My radiation treatments were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044899/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

@windyshores my cancer has not spread, it is limited to one spot. I have had cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772141/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I had a lumpectomy for Stage 2B cancer, radiation and was put on a Hormone Suppressant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647233/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

I dont fit into the catsgory. I was just diagnosed in july had a lumpectomy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87415/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2019

My lumpectomy was 20 months ago . I have a neat scar but dimpling . Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317245/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 11:32am

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