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I'm 76,with 2 lumps pos. and 6 nodes ( 2 pos.)removed. They suggested radiation,but I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195401/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

For me the surgery and radiation (15 treatments) were the easy part. The hormones blockers- I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044548/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I have Chek 2 and have been treated for prostate and breast cancer. I see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744617/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

No I’ve had shingles and had the shinglitz shots this is a red rash no blisters...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742794/

Discussion: What are signs of breast cancer coming back? What do I do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Please allow yourself to rest, this will be a thing for the short term. I promise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627872/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Thank you Cindy - if the Tumor Board accepts me, I'm pretty sure I'll do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76615/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

Hi I don't think the doctors know unless they've been through it themselves my buddy had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066107/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

I had the biopsy yesterday and it wasn't a terrible experience. It is very small, like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057536/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Please keep us updated! Many of us with ILC are always willing to share once you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924745/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Every little bit helps with decision making. Good to hear your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2023

I’m 63 ,dcis zero stage. Took anastrazole after radiation and couldn’t tolerate side effects. ! After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703073/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

Hello, Thank you for your message, I am going into surgery for a double skin sparing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673749/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

Hi again. I would also like to know if anyone else, after chemo for bc, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246551/

Discussion: Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2019

I found that ice packs helped me. I am talking about those soft "frozen peas" you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139967/

Discussion: Itchy skin after completing radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

@heydon2023 - Today I made the difficult decision to forgo radiation, but I believe it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866727/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

I had the same (DCIS left breast, no lymph nodes involved). Lumpectomy and oncoplastic at same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839043/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Curious...........I had a bi lateral mastectomy and only sentinel node removal going on 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170146/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2018

June 2024 no tumours anywhere but left lymph nodes cancer. I refused chemo for what it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117136/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I remember replying to you months ago. I now feel after 4 months after radiation I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293661/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 3:38pm

I feel exactly the same way. If this recurrs my next step will be exactly that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170270/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

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