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If this were me, I would get a second opinion. If the second doctor gives you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091707/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 10:52am

Thanks for your post. In the stress of the moment - diagnosing and treating the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170148/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2018

@sequoia: yes, I heard about the Oval 8 rings. It may well work for trigger thumb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842149/

Discussion: Trigger thumb: What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

@sandyjr who were your surgeons? do you have any before /after photo's you'd be willing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722748/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

@tctredwell1 Thanks for the reply. I consulted 3 breast surgeons and all of them said mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786578/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

@frogjumper (I like your username :-) ), welcome. These types of decisions can be so fraught...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783293/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Time till surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Be assured that I checked with all my doctors and there was absolutely no barrier, financial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765927/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Hi - I’m in philadelphia and was wondering if you would share your surgeons name that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776447/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

@Tenayalake86 I recently read an article about how surgeons should not say "we got it all."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807164/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

So you'll likely learn what to expect over the next few days at least. If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741364/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

It's a lot easier if one had any of the genetic tests that use analysis of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697164/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2022

No. I see my breast surgeons PA tomorrow and will talk with her before I contact...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687572/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

I had bilateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in July 2020. I had it all done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336514/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

I had a bilateral mastectomy last September. At that time, I was planning to have implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/49186/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

@ahurlbert30 I personally didn't experience any pain pre-surgury or pre-chemo. However, sister-to-sister my best advice is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319728/

Discussion: Breast tumor has become painful...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

So happy you had a good experience My micro surgeons. We’re head plastic micro surgeons at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321995/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Hi @sumimasn, welcome Connect. I did a quick search for surgeons in Toronto and found this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176249/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

Mammogram yesterday and I was doing fairly well. Very nervous but ok. Then I get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648415/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

@lhwoz I think others on here have said it perfectly- and probably have more experience than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847071/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I changed three hospitals to finally had my breast cancer surgery done. Radiation technicians, breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875845/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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