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I just had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I opted for the reconstruction because I was...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

Two years out my left breast had settled into what will probably be the last of...

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Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 3:50pm

I Had DCIS Stge 0. Since my maternal Grandmother had BC in both breasts, I asked...

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Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 8:39am

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

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Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hi there - I underwent my first lumpectomy last July and it showed invasive ductal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252853/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Ohhh...Zebra, I am near speechless... Ughhhh, my heart is very much crushed for you. You understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963803/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Hi. I had a nipple sparing mastectomy in October 2024 and did get tissue expanders. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221116/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 8:25am

Mine all started when I felt a large lump at the end of summer, which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979636/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@deborahmontana You know I always wondered if cancer was spread by the scalpel during surgery, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964436/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

casbc | @casbc All of us want to have the best and there are many excellent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005074/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

Hi @sarahmh I had two sentinel nodes removed. The breast surgeon said that he had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979716/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Katrina, Wow, you have a lot going on. I’m sorry! I read LGASC is less than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915177/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I had DCIS stage 0 also. Lumpectomy on 12-12-22. Three weeks radiation; no chemo. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903959/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

Trigger finger and carpal tunnel? Dizziness? Hi,I'm curious how many have experienced them with an AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851794/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I do not know. At this time I believe she used staples and she said she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820338/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

I don't know if you're oncologist was just citing her own personal policy or what, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747034/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

Thank you for this link!! Also, thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry to hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685525/

Discussion: How can a biopsy be benign then MRI disagrees?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

I was diagnosed with DCIS 1A in left breast, the surgeon advised me that due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121030/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

@churlgurl it seems like a two hour drive would be worth it? I saw oncology surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070239/

Discussion: What treatment should I expect when mass found in breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience, Sue! I just saw this post right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012447/

Discussion: My body's immune system after cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

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