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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

@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, 2024

radiologist and oncologist were. not my surgeon.

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Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 7:19pm

Yes you make a good point and i will have to have faith that the surgeon...

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Discussion: How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 8:35pm

@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

My Surgeon in FL said it's not necessary to clean up the margins since I'm getting...

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Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 10:59am

Just a few weeks before surgery. I'm guessing that it should be ok being placed some...

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Discussion: SAVI Scout prior to lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 15 hours ago

I'm seeing the surgeon in 3 weeks. I just understanding the actual surgery procedure. I think...

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Discussion: What to expect from dcis surgery & therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 10:45am

Choosing the right surgeon who has an expertise in breast cancer and margins will save you...

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Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 11:38am

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

Thank you for the positive feedback. I will see my oncology surgeon at the end of...

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Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 4:00pm

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

I have appointment on monday with surgeon hopefully I will get an ultrasound & then go...

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Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

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

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