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I had a metal clip put in during biopsy at one medical facility. I decided to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073442/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 6:13pm

I was diagnosed with 2A Invasive Ductal just before XMas when the surgeons office to which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799184/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

There is probably no right or wrong way to get through it all. Also I agree...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855931/

Discussion: How do you cope with a new diagnosis of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

It is difficult to see the changes - changes we would not have asked for. Don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966587/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

I haven’t had that happen, but it is precisely the kind of problem that I’m on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87493/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2019

Your English is fine, Nayade :-) These decisions aren't always easy but cancer predictions aren't perfect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767102/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Hi there - I underwent my first lumpectomy last July and it showed invasive ductal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252853/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

This study, just presented at the San Antonia Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec of 2019 might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87524/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help! ❤️🌹 Both of mine are at 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944008/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Hi Lexy, I too, wish we were all meeting under different circumstances. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743703/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

I had the same DCIS lumpectomy, oncoplastic surgery reduction and lift on both breasts. The nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116195/

Discussion: Prepping for Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 11:34pm

Hi @vegada , I had a mastectomy and then Diep-Flapp on my right side, followed later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126327/

Discussion: Breast Reduction/Lift Post Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 5:36pm

@dmgweiss I've been on anastrozole for 18 months now (at half a mg/day). At first, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87192/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2019

I think I will like these new breasts once they heal up. They are just looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966010/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I had a second opinion consultation with a very reputable breast center (UCSF) oncologist today regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688383/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

Exemestane Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in High-Risk Postmenopausal Women Adapted from the NCI Cancer Bulletin. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051126/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 10:22am

Early 2022 I had a right unilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction ( expander replaced 5 mos....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908931/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I didn't have either. I did have the OncotypeDX and the "risk of recurrence within 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741363/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Hi Deb, Some advice I have gotten is to compliment your prescriptions with very healthy diet,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051216/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to the bone marrow.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 12:33pm

2022: 'Babytam' 1/4 dose as effective without adverse effects https://ascopost.com/videos/2022-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium/andrea-de-censi-on-noninvasive-breast-cancer-10-year-results-on-low-dose-tamoxifen/Andrea De Censi, MD, on Noninvasive Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788693/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

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