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UPDATE - received my MRI results: my surgeon's office called to explain the MRI report -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838219/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Usually “family history” is limited to parents, siblings, and grandparents, but I know for my nieces...

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Discussion: What is considered family history?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Polianad22 hi! So, I had a multi centric IDC with a tumor at 9 o’clock and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762275/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Thank you, my brain is so overwhelmed, I hadn’t thought of getting a 3rd opinion! ER+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774662/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

Hi @malyah, some surgeons recommend waiting to do reconstrution until about radiation. Radiation therapy can cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785892/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

@alicejoan Weighing quality of life on aromatase inhibitors versus quality of life with a cancer recurrences...

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Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I was “under” for the dye injection. I only realized I had that done was when...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2021

After having DCIS , a Dr Cutting thru the tumor, I choose to have a bilateral...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

I have had bilateral breast cancer 11 years apart and am going for a mastectomy/reconstruction this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262787/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

Hi, kk57. I had my right breast mastectomy at the end of July with expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641614/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

elsie37 - This is a very interesting question and I hope we'll all get to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211275/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

As someone diagnosed with ADH, ALH, LCIS in both breasts from 4 biopsies at ages 58-59,...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

Thanks you for responding. I actually been looking into these surgeons, they seem amazing, actually just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208247/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

These are excellent videos.... I am extremely pleased wth my results at Mayo Rochester. Two of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236899/

Discussion: Videos about Breast Cancer Surgery from Mayo Experts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

So sorry you're finding this. There is real lack of education and concern on the part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244204/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

I am a five-year survivor of breast cancer. My choice was a total mastectomy and reconstruction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261435/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

I have had breast cancer twice. Once DCIS (lumpectomy) & 2nd a small tumor (mastectomy). Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842246/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I am on my husband's medical plan now but may go on Medicare in 2024. Thank...

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Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@snowdown I read a great article about how surgeons should not say "we got it all."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885107/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I'm 70 and I had a bilateral mastectomy for triple negative BC Nov. 2022 and chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909190/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

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