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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918147/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774131/

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

@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

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

1. No idea about twilight 2. They won’t know how much radiation until the pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282990/

Discussion: A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 7:15am

Hi Thank you for the information I'm in Canada. So I do not know or Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985032/

Discussion: What type of radiation did you have after DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

It’s really good that you met with the surgeon. She felt something. Apparently, even the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360362/

Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 9:41pm

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

I am originally from Long Island. I used a highly recommended surgeon for six surgeries and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161903/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Thanks so much to everyone for sharing your experience as I am seriously considering having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025132/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 2 ER/PR +. I had a lumpectomy with clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805106/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Love the above answer- very thorough. All of our specific situations are so different- and future...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091609/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Wow. Any surgeon who treated me like that would be dropped ASAP. Not sure where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891603/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and ocular migraines

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

I am so upset I too were not info. I never signed a consent of any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821446/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

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