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I was HR/PR + on both sides. Micro stasis on 1 lymph node on right, none...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315977/

Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 4:36pm

My attitude is to be careful not to say too much "pull up your big girl...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228039/

Discussion: Help: How can I help a family member who has shut down?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 7:19pm

@val97 you are describing me 8 months ago. After months of constant, intense fight or flight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098140/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I did not have a dual diagnosis like you, but when I was diagnosed, her2+ was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336957/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 9:59am

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

I was diagnosed with Grade 3 HR+ DCIS in R breast only. I had a suspicious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153554/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

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

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

@myoga I thought my 2025 numbers looked pretty good, too. The internist had already mentioned that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327292/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 7:04pm

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

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