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I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120265/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Yes, I had stage 1 small slow growing tumor as surgeon didn’t think I should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024558/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Surgeon said after surgery She wouldn’t do radiation just take a little pill once a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949914/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

When I first met with the oncologist before surgery she said they would run the test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947997/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Hi @pavo5 -- I'm so sorry to hear you're going through all of this. Keep pressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847168/

Discussion: Recurring breast cancer and rash that is spreading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

This is of immediate interest to me. I'm having a lumpectomy this week. The cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807340/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

My daughter went with me for what I thought was going to be diagnosis of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786849/

Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Hi Colely, It breaks my heart to know you had extreme pain immediately after mastectomy surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773998/

Discussion: Severe pain immediately after waking from right masectomy surgery.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Hi. I just got this text from my doctor: “Good evening. I reached out to Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741784/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

This was my experience. In the 90's I had surgery in both breasts to remove many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659822/

Discussion: Breast Density with multiple cyst. Recent Birads 4

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2021

Hi @lpac304 . Very sorry for the hard stuff you’re going through. I had a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267913/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 9:47am

My lumpectomy for Stage Zero Intermediate Grade DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) was March 15, 2024....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185004/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

Hello Cowgirl. Its an overwhelming process trying to make a decision. I will speak for myself....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958845/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

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

Hi! Jaynep & my comrades in fighting the war with cancers: I just had my surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988436/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 8x7x2 cm with three unclear margins. It was a larger area removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884965/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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

With all the most serious of questions and concerns regarding the initial finding and treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622034/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2021

Hello all! I made it through the appointments and the sea of information! The multidisciplinary team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329667/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

@mari Mari - I did not have a full mastectomy, although I went from a DDD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312764/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

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