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I'm guessing that I didn't have enough belly fat. Nothing was said about it at the...

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Discussion: Has something shown up on your scans after mastectomy/diep flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

They placed my marker in, when I had the biopsy done, but the surgeon removed it...

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Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Yes, sometimes chemotherapy is given before surgery. This is called neoadjuvant therapy Here is how it...

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Discussion: When is chemo done before breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2016

It might be beneficial to have new spot biopsy prior to removal. The surgical plan might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671260/

Discussion: MRI results indicate something suspicious: What next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2022

I don't know what LDH or LCIS is. But I am scheduled to see the surgeon...

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Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

I have the same thing & got prescribed an antibiotic that gave me bad chills. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608011/

Discussion: Can men get breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2021

When I met with my surgeon at Mayo 2 weeks ago she said they are trying...

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Discussion: Is a one night hospital stay recommended for bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2020

@brightside21, I hope you saw the helpful responses from @auntieoakley @triciaot @bunnymoon and others. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097497/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

@sue417 - Hello Sue, how are you? Would you like to share your news with us,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001108/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I was told radiation shrinks the breast a bit. So my plastic surgeon made it a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939155/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I would be concerned about risk of infection on fresh incision. After healed, I think would...

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Discussion: Aloe from the plant on Fresh Incisions or Not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I believe your surgeon would have to remove the sentinel lymph node so that pathology can...

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Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I am very happy for you that you are doing well. My surgeon from Memorial Sloan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760750/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I was just diagnosed with the exact same as you on the March 15th. Had biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337581/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

Hi Kananz, thanks again. Interesting info on targeted therapy? Will this be something that I need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211222/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

It is well documented that radiation for breast cancer can cause heart and lung problems. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269426/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:13pm

No I had the surgery at Regions in St. Paul (Dr Amy Fox and Dr Cherri...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915269/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy last year and decided to go flat at that time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257360/

Discussion: To do or not to do: Bilateral mastectomy and implants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2019

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