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@semurrey I think you should talk w/ your surgeon and let him know about you getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842155/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I am also having to return for a second surgery because of the pathology report from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271927/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 3:15pm

@kware75 . How many nodes did they find positive? Were they axillary or sentinel nodes? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764363/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

@mari Read up on Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act- reconstruction should be covered. Google pictures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312767/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

To me, it seems that all choices are SHIT. LOL We have to choose the better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333481/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 11:49am

If going to a clinic that has a residency / fellow program, make sure to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906445/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I just saw on the portal that I’ve been placed with a new surgeon not far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907257/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I had my unilateral mastectomy on Monday from 12 to 4. The plastic surgeon did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773920/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644120/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

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

Right now I’m scheduled for lumpectomy next week- the surgeon has me day before the surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354307/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815758/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

This sounds concerning and needing attention. Did the surgeon notice it on Friday? Did you mention...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228659/

Discussion: Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 12:49pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103119/

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 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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320292/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2020

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795874/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

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

@briarrose hello, I came across this article and hope it would help you make decision on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255029/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 6:27pm

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