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Oh, yes, that's exactly how I feel. I know they are recommending tamoxifen, but I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821769/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Yes I had it. I felt a small but hard lump just a week before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081047/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I am a new member (@Ahs7755) and I was recently diagnosed with Paget’s Breast Cancer. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831435/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

No regrets with the flat closure from the double mastectomy. I've heard of women having issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031916/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

@2r3b In 2019 in had a 3D mammo and results came back normal. I had DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759056/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

Hi. Hope you have a speedy recovery. I was diagnosed with DCIS with micro invasion on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814915/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

My surgeon was Sarah McLaughlin. Please look her up on Mayo Fl website.I believe she’s the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947530/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Thanks, the surgeon wants to wait for clear lab report after lumpectomy so they don’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939584/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

If you can, do post what you learn! My surgeon/oncologist was away at a conference this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782991/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Yes, and they were addressed. Made a decision not to use my own tissue, plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679062/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2022

Interesting. All coincides with all info from oncologist and surgeon. I could not find a Ki-67...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217737/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 7:00pm

Thank you so much for your response. I just added it to my list of questions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858783/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

My sister warned me about that. My surgeon assured me I'll be "under" at that time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611810/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2021

I was HER positive, stage 2. Involvement of 3 lymph nodes. Surgeon did a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277224/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 2:55pm

@kware75 . How many nodes did they find positive? Were they axillary or sentinel nodes? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764363/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

@mari Read up on Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act- reconstruction should be covered. Google pictures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312767/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

@semurrey I think you should talk w/ your surgeon and let him know about you getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842155/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

If going to a clinic that has a residency / fellow program, make sure to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906445/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I just saw on the portal that I’ve been placed with a new surgeon not far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907257/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I had my unilateral mastectomy on Monday from 12 to 4. The plastic surgeon did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773920/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

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