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Plastic Surgeon who did diep flap mastectomy told me to use collagen. He and his mom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824061/

Discussion: Collagen Supplements for Joint Pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191240/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

I was diagnosed on March 1, 2022 and saw breast surgeon on March 2. I later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783961/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Time till surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

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

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

I know this is months later but I so agree with you. I actually asked my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329114/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 11:24am

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

Doesn’t say on path and likely bc of IEC. Waiting to hear from surgeon when he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367520/

Discussion: Re-excision Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10 8:52am

My surgeon/ breast specialists did not recommend any surgery. The radiologist does recommend a lumpectomy based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

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

I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction eight years ago. At. first the surgeon discouraged me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387374/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5 11:15am

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

Two years ago I had major abdominal surgery, and was left with several undissolved stitches near...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287346/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 8:49am

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

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