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I too am looking for a comfortable bra. I was diagnosed in August 2024 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210209/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:33pm

Thank you so much. Had DCIS 22 years ago, negative nodes. Mastectomy because margins weren’t clear....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299258/

Discussion: What type of aching can anastrozole cause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 4:24pm

I have less than 1cm ER+, PR+ HER - tumor in mastectomy breast. They think a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300525/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 12:36pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883455/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Even the best surgeons will miss the margin. They’re pretty much cutting blind except for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319678/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 5:42pm

Hi there. I just had this surgery 2 wks ago today. Left side. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161779/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Hi @joriegrace, Being diagnosed is such a process. Having a plan in place can be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238647/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 7:24pm

Hi, I had my DIEP surgery 3 weeks ago, I was very excited about it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312401/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25 9:42am

Polianad22 hi! So, I had a multi centric IDC with a tumor at 9 o’clock and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762275/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I have had bilateral breast cancer 11 years apart and am going for a mastectomy/reconstruction this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262787/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

I am so glad to know you yet I wish we never had to meet, considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162746/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Same here. Dont do the bilateral unless you know youre full comfortable with it right now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147523/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Hi @meeshodge. I am sorry you’re going through this. In my own situation, the extensive round...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195178/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Wow, glad to hear you're doing okay now @cancerwifemom . Did you ever find out what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180211/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Maybe look outside Mayo? There is that group in Louisiana that seems to specialize in repairing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163791/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

@cazobitz, I echo @roch's questions. Are you already a patient at Mayo Clinic? If not, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228867/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 5:50pm

Hi @fronterae, I'm tagging fellow members @casa @flowergal and @katnotcat who I think may have experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109534/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

My friend had tattoos of their nipples and it looks great. It depends on the skill...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105383/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

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, 2024

You are not the first spouse to come on this forum, sharing the burden. Sorry for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086749/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

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