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Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/experiences-with-tooth-problems-concurrent-with-zometa-treatments/
I have one more Zometa infusion in June (completing 3 recommended years). I have some serious tooth issues. One lower tooth broke at the root...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 12, 2025
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Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reoccurrence-waiting-on-biopsy-results/
I had invasive lobular carcinoma stage 2B, 2.1 cm tumor with 3 positive lymph nodes in 2013 at the age of 65. Had double mastectomy...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 10, 2024
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Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-have-only-breast-aching-stinging-as-only-symptom-of-breast-can/
It seems I am a rarity regarding my Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and my only symptom has been my breast aching and stinging. I have had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2025
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More afraid of vomiting from chemo than from cancer (IDC) itself
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/more-afraid-of-vomiting-from-chemo-then-my-idc/
Hello everyone, I’m hoping you all can help calm my nerves. Very newly diagnosed with IDC-DCIS combined. Ki 67 score of 80%. At least 7...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 27, 2025
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Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/just-got-diagnosed-with-dcis/
Hello, I am hoping to find some comfort with the group.I just got diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. I don't have the full details yet,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 2, 2024
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lumpectomy-vs-mastectomy/
Good morning. I am 34, in the IDC club and up to my eyeballs with conflicting information. My surgeon extremely favors double mastectomy where other...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 16, 2023
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Newly diagnosed breast cancer: trying to decide where to get treatment
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/newly-diagnosed-and-trying-to-decide-where-to-get-treatment/
Hello all! I am 38 years old, brca1 + and just diagnosed with a high grade invasive ductal carcinoma er- pr- and HER2 +2 (which...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 29, 2020
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Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/single-mastectomy-with-reconstruction-and-symmetry-surgery/
Hi. I am scheduled for a single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery on my right side but I’m not sure when I’m having the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 30, 2025
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DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dcis-lumpectomy-3-surgeries-needed/
I was diagnosed with DCIS in Jan. Stage 0, Grade 2, ER Positive. After biopsy, I've had a seed implant and then 2 lumpectomies because...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 15 9:54am
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Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/allergic-reaction-to-surgical-soap-chlorhexidine-after-lumpectomy/
Diagnosed with IDC. 10 days ago I had a tumor removed from my left breast and 3 lymph nodes. Still in a ton of pain...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 6, 2025