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It would be better, I think, to see an oncology surgeon, not a plastic surgeon, if...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I question whether a plastic surgeon isn’t better suited to do surgery on the breast. It...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

You should see a breast surgeon. Many years back I had a lump that did not...

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Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I am so sorry to hear that and hope you will eventually find a surgeon who...

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Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

@nataliehope I was quite large breasted and since lumpectomies were on two sides of one breast,...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

I've had multiple reccurrences after a double mastectomy in 2013. Just Onc. Drs. and Onc. nurses...

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Discussion: Missing the margins during a mastectomy surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 1:43am

@colleenyoung Thanks for the guidance. I did single mastectomy with the more experienced surgeon. It turned...

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Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

My breast surgeon was Dr. Barbara Pockaj, and my plastic surgeon was Dr. Edwin Reece. I...

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Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

My surgeon recommended lumpectomy and breast reduction. I informed my surgeon to protect my health that...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 11:19am

I would get a recommendation from an oncologist plastic surgeon.

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Discussion: What are my surgery options for cancer in droopy breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 11:53am

Radiologists read mammograms and ultrasounds. Radiation Oncologists may look at them but don’t write the report....

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Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

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Posted: Aug 20 9:07pm

Hi.. I was diagnosed with DCIS in January. It is extremely scary to hear those words:...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS 5.5 weeks postpartum

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 7:25pm

To me this whole thing is quite interesting. I wasn’t sure how to get this whole...

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Discussion: Breast MRI before prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Same here. Primary care with referral to surgeon (oncology surgeon), then referral to radiation oncologist, then...

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Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

@prc3 again you have a legal right to symmetry. You can tell the surgeon you want...

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Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

My initial diagnosis was done at a certified center for breast health involving a diagnostic mammogram...

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Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

I had a total mastectomy when I was 75 years old. The surgeon did not do...

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Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Yes, I went flat and fortunately, my surgeon gave me a very smooth chest. I knew...

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Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

When I initially saw my breast surgeon I made it very clear that I did not...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:22pm

I'm adding to my comment: I'm also in Texas, and my surgeon was spectacular. She is...

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Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:59am

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