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Hello! I am doing well. I realized that I did not give an update here. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148274/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I declined radiation and after a Mammaprint test, it was determined that chemo wouldn't be beneficial....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087408/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

You have described my symptoms - very similar. Little less than 4 weeks on Versenio 150MG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341683/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:06pm

Wondering if anyone taking Tamoxifen has experienced heartburn and gastric reflux with stomach pain at tines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075993/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are very worrying. Read these studies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

@beautybldr did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? If lumpectomy then radiation will be discussed. If mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733949/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

Good morning! I appreciate this forum! I'm starting Femara (letrozole) after dozens of hours of researching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219865/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

Hi there, I had bc spread locally in the skin and in my axilla, not lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225880/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 10:11pm

@krisrwalters as you decide on hormone blockers, I hope you will see a doctor about how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030240/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I have been on Prolia for the past 4 years- no side effects. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024178/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Hi! I’m 51 now, but a year ago I was diagnosed with ALH. My doctor did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933036/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

@margaretb I did have my original diagnosis in almost exactly the same spot. In fact it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919197/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Sounds familiar. I saw 4 surgeons in Florida and flew to Boston to see the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775077/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I had a necessary bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction early stage— Anastozole for 5 years + Prolia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142482/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Full disclosure, the decisions I made were based on invasive ductal carcinoma, not DCIS. I agree...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860752/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I opted out of site-specific radiation (5 sessions over 10 days). I had an OncotypeDX 'risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Actually, my Texas oncologist (the one I like) RAISED the dosage. I only agreed to "try"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044814/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I was 1A (stage), 11 mm. tumor, no lymph node involvement, good margins. I was 76...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123894/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I'm 79. After a lumpectomy, I had only radiation (33x) because my oncologist refused to order...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015954/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Yes, Sequoia. I know this and---17 months after politely requesting the oncotype through the patient portal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051198/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

According to Google: “Tamoxifen was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270956/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 12:28pm

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