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I had a double mastectomy in October and they did not find node involvement so no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885240/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Was diagnosed with multi focal DCIS in November 2022. Had bilateral mastectomy January 2023. They removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883855/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Welcome back @d13. I'm so sorry that you're dealing with a nasty infection with the implant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775630/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Actually, according to my surgeon, nurse navigator, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist, and pathologist, Stage 1b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722725/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Oh, gosh, I sure hope they don't cut me off at that age. I was almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197462/

Discussion: Mammograms after the age of 80 necessary?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2018

Susan, Yes, I had low grade adeno squamous metaplastic carcinoma in 2020. Then in 2024 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249342/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 9:57am

I think your doctor would know the most. The general info I have--from being a patient--is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112448/

Discussion: Anastrozole withdrawal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Totally agree. Some things seem like they are a secret? When my husband got prostrate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966977/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Thank you for your reply. Since this surgery was difficult because they had to take part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916637/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I was diagnosed with IDC HR+HER- stage 2B with one lymph node involvement Feb 22. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825875/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I was diagnosed with osteopenia close to the time of my BC diagnosis. I was stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755537/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Im in the same boat. I have decided not to take estrogen blockers due to almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:06am

@katrina123, @jeaniebean I've had axial webbing (cording) and very painful breast scarring (feels like chunks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321091/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

No, he got those criteria correct. The onco radiologist said I had a 10% chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687832/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

I have had this test quarterly for two years. My oncologist finds it useful in that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312007/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 2:36pm

My diet has changed in that I don’t eat out as much. Mostly now because after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102217/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

The ComfortSlings products are game changers in protecting the skin beneath your breasts during radiation. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989531/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

@brighterdays I started on Letrozole 2 weeks after I finished my final, 37th, radiation treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911531/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I am a 73 yo with ductal carcinoma in the right breast, triple positive. After chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121039/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Not yet, although I had a helpful conversation with the radiation oncologist last week. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031287/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

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