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As a male diagnosed 11/4/22. I also had both + and - her2 breast cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877082/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Hi PamelaFay, Thanks so much for sharing your story. Did you receive your radiation while lying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863465/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

My heart is good. Studies have found a link between radiation therapy for breast cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750202/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

I'm so glad to hear someone doing well on this med. my oncologist has prescribed for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86748/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56 with DCIS in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832477/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I know how you feel. I was 65 when I was diagnosed and up until that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356764/

Discussion: Scared for next steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I am 74 by low ecto score lumpectomy no bc in lymph 13mm removal 12:30 left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961004/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Thanks for sharing! May I ask which scan discovered your lobular? An MRI found my lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944541/

Discussion: Double lumpectomies in same breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

It was a while ago so radiation protocols have changed drastically since I had mine. 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888345/

Discussion: To boost or not to boost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Comfort Slings are soft tubular cushions on adjustable straps that are sold as single slings to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830779/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS, grade 1, rapid cells and not estrogen derived. It was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647707/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

I was diagnosed around April 2018. After lumpectomy and 2 nodes removed I asked to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602122/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

I was diagnosed in February 2022 with what was initially thought to be a 2.5 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792702/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Yes, I had triple negative BC and in the month between my first ultrasound and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817859/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Dr Melissa Mitchell, radiation oncologist; Dr Damodaran, medical oncologist; Dr Mark Villa, plastic surgeon, Dr Adesoye,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010216/

Discussion: HER2 positive stage 1 or 2 diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

@haleyann, often, a small metal marker is left at the site within your breast so the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961251/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m due to have 20 sessions of radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809892/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

So helpful for me! Many thanks. I had BC surgery end of September. Radiation just last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773837/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Hi Wendles, I was not offered radiation as treatment for ALH. Since I’m on anastrozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746786/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

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