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I wondering if one can choose flat initially and then reconstruct later? Did the surgeon say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781832/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Great advice on the wound vac! I see my first surgeon next week. Stay strong!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772104/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

As @panarosmith said, "you've got this girl!" I'm 21 years past a stage 0, DCIS diagnoses,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495155/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:27pm

Hi again. Sorry I have another question. Since cancer can’t be seen with the naked eye,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981062/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I had a lumpectomy due to inductal Ca over 30 years ago. Then, I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153087/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

My surgeon seems to think I will have no issues with healing or scarring. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927740/

Discussion: Healing from surgery on previously radiated tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I’ve had the surgeon, oncologist, my gyn and internist advise removal. Are they just backing eachother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900211/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

In my case, it was offered by the first surgeon I met with. I denied. Second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224406/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

I had Sonoma after mastectomy and lymph node removal. Surgeon gave me drain after surgery. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027230/

Discussion: I came through the surgery just fine!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Hi! Just recently diagnosed with ILC - just starting journey-in 2 weeks I meet with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771847/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

@tracestew I am going to chime in and agree with the surgeon recommendation. Most of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941160/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I’m surprised the radiologist would say that so unequivocally. You need to see the labs -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946974/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I had my ultrasound and the Seroma is 2cm. My surgeon will remove it and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936976/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Thank you. I really am freaking out a little with the bruising. I can't take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517571/

Discussion: Thank you for your helpful tips to help me prepare for surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 3:18am

I completely agree with you that the medical staff are trying to use the least intervention...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211277/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

It did not. I actually wrote a letter to the surgeon and ask for them. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813634/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

@adh804, how did your appointment go with the breast surgeon? What are the next steps? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273720/

Discussion: Anyone have mucocele-like lesions with atypical ductal hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

I have had two lumpectomy one that became a seroma - but no residual effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367878/

Discussion: Anyone have side effects from breast Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

Just Dr Google 🙃- see my new surgeon in September and hope to get some more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120063/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

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