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I had it removed. My breast surgeon is sending me to an oncologist. The tissue that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788826/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I did and saw a PA. The PA has no idea about the Pathology result and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990211/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

My plastic surgeon went back to match up my breasts - I had an expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968640/

Discussion: Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

I had a mastectomy, and the pathologist was on the surgical floor and told my surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925225/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

This sounds distressing. Can the surgeon really refuse treatment unless you agree to the radiation? Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891186/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

For the reconstruction, a good surgeon inserts breast expanders, not at another time but the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129033/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

That surgeon wouldn't have been in MY life anymore! Bless your heart and good for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032290/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Request ultrafast mri. Have your oncologist surgeon speak to radiologist about ultra fast mri of breasts.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111001/

Discussion: Remove lump even though mammo and ultrasound are negative?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Thank you. My appt with the surgeon is tomorrow morning. This totally uncharted territory..I am so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806814/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@ssbionicknee, when was your surgery? Have you talked to your surgeon about your ongoing respiratory issues?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176220/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I was just diagnosed with DCIS in right breast intermediate stage. My consultation with surgeon is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976725/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Thank you for your response. I meet with my surgeon on Tuesday and will do some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522825/

Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:53pm

Holly, first you must have confidence in your surgeon and understand that he must have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895745/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Plastic Surgeon who did diep flap mastectomy told me to use collagen. He and his mom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824061/

Discussion: Collagen Supplements for Joint Pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Yes I had it. I felt a small but hard lump just a week before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081047/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Also they have ultra fast breast mri now. Get one. Have your oncologist surgeon request it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111005/

Discussion: Remove lump even though mammo and ultrasound are negative?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

I met with the surgeon at my cancer hospital as i had the biopsy already. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978848/

Discussion: Diagnosed IDC with metastasis to lymph node: Who to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hi. Hope you have a speedy recovery. I was diagnosed with DCIS with micro invasion on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814915/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

@sandyjr Sandy, I can only tell you what my surgeon advised me. I was ready to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208264/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

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