Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

2,482 total results

Comments (2,320)

Maybe look outside Mayo? There is that group in Louisiana that seems to specialize in repairing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163791/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 2:20am

I am so glad to know you yet I wish we never had to meet, considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162746/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25 4:46pm

I spoke to my breast surgeon's office today. My apt is in a few days. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150434/

Discussion: Pea size lump

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1 6:46pm

I have had the LNT surgery completed 3 1/2 years ago. It was successful and reestablished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167101/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3 7:48am

@lucylocket did you meet in person with the nurse at your surgeon's office. Both my daughter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172084/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12 5:54am

Thanks Colleen...... No, the soreness and swelling is still there. Coming up on 5 weeks since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172018/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11 9:34pm

For those that have had recon - have you found any reliable info on the safety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149924/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 5:24pm

In 2019, when I was first dx w/Breast Cancer, I chose a major cancer center, good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159793/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20 7:54am

Ok thank you. I will see if my surgeons office can get me that information.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163080/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 2:33pm

Hi Kelly - I also had DCIS with nipple sparing bilateral mastectomy with direct reconstruction +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145164/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 4:22pm

The doctors who are the most knowledgable about lymphedema, its management and treatment are few and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158282/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 6:25am

Is there any chance of infection? @celica this is not normal 10 days out. Please call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815086/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

When I was diagnosed, two surgeons said mastectomy to the one breast and the chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774943/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I saw 4 surgeons. One wanted lumpectomy with radiation and AI. She would not discuss any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770940/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Please help me. My doctors will not answer my questions. I even had a group of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770690/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

@karendam have faith in your surgeons and radiologist and doctor! Otherwise ask questions and be knowledgeable!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87451/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2019

I have massive cording that started the day after my mastectomy and alnd. It's been there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257643/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2020

Fifteen years ago I had a bilateral mastectomy with latflap reconstruction (looks good but doesn’t feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170147/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2018

After 3 weeks of being given little information at home and a botched biopsy, I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160707/

Discussion: Seeking Qualified skilled Surgeons

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2017

The statistic I was given today at my surgeons office was 40% recurrence without radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861931/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

Neuropathy

13270

8 minutes ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

7523

1 hour ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

3781

1 hour ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

2166

2 hours ago

Sarcoma

204

4 hours ago