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I had a d flap in Mar 2018 due to total mastectomy on right breast, with...

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2018

Hi, I didn't know going in what size or even which density of implant I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160207/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

@semurrey, I have dense tissue breasts and in my younger days 😀 I was always told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984351/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I started with the stinging. The burning pain came after about a year the stinging started....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914531/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Hello, The first time it was stage 1 but still early although it had left the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829552/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

OK. So, not sure what type of bc you have, but I can say that "in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826093/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Hello, Cancer Sister - flowerfarmerforever I have not experienced invasive lobular breast cancer. However, I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764279/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

An endocrinologist, and now this breast cancer surgeon, are adamant about the sugar/insulin/estrogen connection. My biochemistry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763996/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

@hkc9890 - It is very scary to hear the diagnosis- even though the surgeon greeted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329644/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

@ahurlbert30 - I was diagnosed with same cancer as you at age 48. I was lucky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316546/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed breast cancer: trying to decide where to get treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

I am glad you have gotten your biopsy results so quickly, waiting for biopsy results always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253777/

Discussion: Biopsy found ADH, LCIS, and microcalifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:55am

Hi. I'm 53 and was diagnosed with both IDC and DCIS (ER/PR+, HER2-) on both sides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097460/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

IMHO, both the Illinois and Iowa oncologists have been rather dismissive and rude. The first one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077517/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I am lucky. I also a year prior to my ILC had a hysterectomy. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014368/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

Dosage of Anastrozole changed: One tablet every OTHER day. Why? Side effects from fatigue, depression, achiness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006981/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

The waiting is as everyone else has or is going through this so tough. I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993779/

Discussion: Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

I did a lot of research too! Yet it seemed hard to find much that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911928/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Absolutely, yes. I’m starting to do the standard protocol for localized breast cancer now - lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624228/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2021

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 1992. A routine mammo showed calcifications. Biopsy showed cancer. Because...

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Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

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