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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 7:49pm

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

Thank you Colleen. Quilting is my therapy these days. My visit with the hand surgeon went...

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Discussion: Can I have hand surgery on same side as radical mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@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 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 7:32pm

I'm also looking for recommendations for breast surgeon + plastic surgeon for recon at the Mayo...

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Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25 9:33am

@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

Hi @ambermcc, I'm considering an elective lateral mastectomy (had nipple sparing mastectomy on the right in...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25 10:15am

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 6:25am

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 12:04pm

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

@jane2024 not sure what you mean by the "aesthetic flat closure." A plastic surgeon was not...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29 6:43pm

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

Thank you ladies, you made me feel much better! Yes, I'm going to have another doc,...

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Discussion: Has anyone had stitch start to push out after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 10:51am

I live in a big city with lots of healthcare options. I went to a local...

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Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21 8:32am

They recommending MRI every 6 months for the next 2 years with follow up with breast...

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Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 12:38pm

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