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@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

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

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

@chopin51 thank you thank you thank you! Wonderful information and resources that I will definitely be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764212/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

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

@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

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

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

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

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

@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

I did not have an increase in the CA 27.29… I had a decrease and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308855/

Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2020

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

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

@oleander My heart aches for all that you have been through. I'm surprised that you oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86644/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

Thank you, @Kanaazperiera. I'm happy to be part of this forum. I think there's a consideration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211219/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

I have had the LNT surgery completed 3 1/2 years ago. It was successful and reestablished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167101/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

I saw 3 surgeons each had different opinions. But the one changed her mind after seeing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238819/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 6:34am

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