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Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-40s-trying-to-decide-if-hormone-therapy-is-worth-it/
Hi. I am trying to figure out a hard decision - thought I would maybe have kids later in life and then I got breast...
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments
Hi from OregonI was diagnosed two weeks before my 33rd birthday in March of 2016.I had left breast mastectomy with axillary lymphnode dissection without reconstruction...
Exemestane and Anastrozole
Diagnosed with Her2 triple+ September 2019. After chemo and radiation, took Anastrozole for 1 1/2 months, experienced diarrhea then after 3 week rest began Exemestane...
chemo resistant
I had been found to be chemo resistant...can't believe I had to go through all of the toxic reaction and hair loss for little if...
Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation
My cardiologist implanted a loop monitor a few weeks ago after I had a TIA last December possibly caused by Tamoxifen and an undetected clotting...
Alpha Lipoic Acid, physician recommended?
Is anyone taking Alpha Lipoic Acid with a doctor’s recommendation? My PCP suggested I might want to take it for brain health as I’ve had...
Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?
I had DCIS 16 yrs ago and developed memory/cognitive issues along w hair loss, joint pain,etc with Tamoxifen so had to discontinue it after 2...
Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?
My search continues. The doctors I have found so far who really get ILC (few and far between) are out of state. Now 56, 5...
Breast Cancer 2nd time and hysterectomy
Hi All, Hope all are doing good. I am diagnosed with breast cancer in left breast in Oct last year and Mastectomy was done Nov...
ER PR positive Her2 negative and Ovary removal
Hi all,In 2019 I was diagnosed ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and mastectomy done on right side. No chemo, no radiationI am 45 and this...
Anyone have low estrogen (ER) breast cancer (PR-, HER2-)?
Anyone else have low ER, PR negative and HER2 negative cancer? It’s a rare subgroup, and can behave more like triple negative. I’m about it...
CTS5 and Oncotype DX
I had never heard of CTS5 until I read it on this site. I am not quite sure how it works. From what I read,...
Eek! My hair is falling out!
I did not know where to go with this discussion, but figured that the BC issue is behind this so I am starting here. I...
Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness with hormone blockers
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2A last year. I had surgery to remove the tumor, and followed by radiation. Thankfully I was spared...
Nodular enhancing foci along scar tissue INSIDE breast after surgery
I had an MRI with contrast at my one year follow-up in October after a right DCIS BCS with reduction and mastoplexy on left breast....
How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?
All these new experiences with cancer! I feel like I’m finding my way on how much to share with people I associate with, but who...
Waiting for MRI guided biopsy results
Hi, I am new here. I hope to find some support and information. I had a stereo biopsy in my left breast two weeks ago....
Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction
This post is threefold. First, I am currently taking anastrozole. I had IDC in 2018 and have been taking it since. I had DCIS in...
Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS
Hello Everyone, I wish we were all meeting on better circumstances. ;) I am 58 and for the first time ever, I had an abnormal...
Round 3: Getting breast cancer, stage 0, three times
My first diagnosis was in 2003, 2 spots, stage 1, estrogen positive. I had a double lumpectomy, radiation and took tamoxifen. All was good until...