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I totally agree that therapists have been much more helpful than doctors about lymphedema ESPECIALLY on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850974/

Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I did not roll the dice and had double mastectomy. LobBC was early stage and multifocal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010147/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 1:33pm

I began my treatment in Moline, Illinois (Unity Point) after a diagnosis that took place at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078592/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 5:12pm

Thank you! That’s good information on the radiation technique! I will research further in the event...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756914/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Laurie, you're smart to be asking questions in advance. As you suggest, each doctor might handle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248116/

Discussion: After Breast Cancer treatment, what next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2019

I did not write my entire journey with you but I am 75 and my oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064938/

Discussion: Major New upgrades on Mammography

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 1:43pm

I was dx TNBC and BRCA2+ in left breast and was told high rate of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101754/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 2:52pm

I had a first annual mammogram, ultrasound and oncologist's physical exam last week and no cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757079/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

First of all, I want to send a hug out to you and let you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701133/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Hi Colleen, how have you been? Good I hope. I just saw my Onc yesterday. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690641/

Discussion: MBC spread to pleural space

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

@johnsoncs1 Yes - the partial mastectomy took me from about an "F" down to an "A."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209155/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

@helennicola Helen, I am posting a response here to something you said over on the Shingrix...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246553/

Discussion: Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2020

I was diagnosed at age 63 with Grade 2-ER & Pro+-HER negative. My one sister who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209134/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2018

I’m joining in as another “me too, same thing”! (Mammogram, calcifications found in my right breast,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848842/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Hi Denise @denise66 I'm so sorry it turned out to be cancer. I'm curious what your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867379/

Discussion: Breast biopsy: The results are in

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi @whitney2326, welcome. I've learned in life to trust my gut feelings. I think your gut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768995/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

I had a paralyzed diaphragm but no pulmonologist recognized that was why I was continually sliding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741082/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I did the same thing but my diagnosis came right before Christmas and my holiday binging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856631/

Discussion: How do you cope with a new diagnosis of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Hi Nancy: I so much appreciate your information. My last radiation boost therapy is 3-01-2023 which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816268/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I would say, let me be the guinnea pig on the natural AI's. If everyone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655738/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

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