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I don’t really know the answer to the 5 year thing. I think that may depend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090699/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067986/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

I am a male and, at age 81, had a large breast tumor and 3 positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038804/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

@finallyretired, it's really important to remember that not everyone experiences side effects. The people who experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754291/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

When you say 'Oncotype score', do you mean the OncotypeDX "risk of recurrence' number, which shows...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744665/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Thanks for your reply. I’m happy the tamoxifen works better for you and helped minimize side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605904/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2021

@jeaniebean I tried all the AI's and they all did horrible things to me. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328152/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2020

Ladies so nice to meet you all! First I can say I feel blessed to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219950/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

Many thanks for your reply. My wife had the Mammaprint genetic test by Agendia, it places...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086725/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796989/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I don't know where you are but I get my treatment at Dana Farber Institute in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262904/

Discussion: Need answer about Tamoxifen 10 mg. dosage ASAP

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 5:29pm

I am 20 plus years survivor of breast cancer, DCIS. I had a lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196713/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

That’s quite a load on your shoulders, standing beside your wife through this all, and being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086802/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I will tell my story. I was 60 years old. I had Stage 1 breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867505/

Discussion: Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

I am sorry you have going through all of this. I have night sweats and hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811089/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Hello everyone . Thank you so much for all the support . I was seen by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755797/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Almost immediately. After washing my hair, if I ran my fingers through, enough would release that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729353/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

I had double mastectomy, no radiation, and did 5 years letrozole (Femara, brand name). My risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717701/

Discussion: Genetic testing for breast cancer Revised guidelines

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

First, I’m mightily impressed by your fierce self-advocacy and persistence. Second, your series of tests with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717695/

Discussion: Genetic testing for breast cancer Revised guidelines

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

My oncologist has always tried to be as supportive so this is why we tried the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313328/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26 12:06pm

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