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Using the search function of the Breast Cancer support group, I found related discussions in these...

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Discussion: What do you use for pain from radiation fat necrosis or calcification?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I was looking back on some threads about radiation, and I want to tag our moderator...

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Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2021

I was diagnosed with two different cancers in my left breast in April of 2013. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117395/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2017

So, I feel comfortable with the treatment I received once diagnosed with De novo stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027870/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I was offered the same option and chose a bilateral mastectomy. I will honestly share why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379976/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 4:17pm

I was told to always wear post mastectomy bras at all times. My plastic surgeon told...

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Discussion: How do tissue expanders feel?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 12:00pm

I am 70 and had bilateral mastectomies in January and implant surgery in May. I love...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369244/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 3:26pm

I am personally a big fan of the MRI guided biopsy. I had one a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383342/

Discussion: MRI guided Biopsy - What was your experience like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 10:16am

I took anastrozole for 7 months and had to stop. I had a mastectomy and radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382078/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with the decision to stop Anastrozole due to joint pa

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29 1:40pm

Hi all, I had a single mastectomy at the end of July 2025. I have experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379771/

Discussion: How do tissue expanders feel?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 12:12pm

This is my second time (20 years apart) taking exemestane. For me, leg cramps decreased (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371805/

Discussion: Switch from letrozole to exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 9:45am

I'm 2 years into this first 5 year cycle and the past 1.5 was torture! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379837/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with the decision to stop Anastrozole due to joint pa

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 1:36pm

I was given the choice of a mastectomy vs. lumpectomy + radiation. I had tunnel vision,...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

That's odd that I have more issues with the nonradiated breast instead of the radiated one....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386835/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

Hi! I’m 77,and starting Anastrozole just tonight. I opted for AI after surgery for Stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379322/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 7:04pm

@jconsiglio55, I want to offer a belated welcome. It sounds like you've been getting radiation to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372569/

Discussion: Anyone else living with breast cancer and bone metastasis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 10:18am

I also have dense breasts, and I have had a primary breast cancer in each breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372730/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 12:49pm

@myoga I am 77. I took one tablet of Anestrozole in Oct. 2022. Thirty minutes later,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387414/

Discussion: I have to have EMG/ NCS test done as a result of leg muscles failure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I am 76 also with DCIS grade 1-2. Started Anastrozole hated the side effects I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384536/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 5:50pm

Nana loves - I’m sort of in the same boat. Was diagnosed with IDC on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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