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Ouch, it’s surprising that the surgeons don’t seem to be bothered by these side effects.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230128/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 1:27pm

Mastectomy does lower recurrence risk and I see it as quality of life could be higher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194184/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

My surgery is this week. I am 50 yrs old. I am scheduled for nspbm with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257080/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

In 2019, when I was first dx w/Breast Cancer, I chose a major cancer center, good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159793/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

For those that have had recon - have you found any reliable info on the safety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149924/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

1 in 4 lumpectomies have to be redone because the surgeons don’t get clear margins. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143150/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Having a port implanted is pretty standard treatment. I think it's ultimately easier for everyone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119912/

Discussion: Has anyone had a mediport implanted?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I had an area under my R arm 3 weeks after bilateral mastectomy that had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117497/

Discussion: Scar Care - tape or gel

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Neurologists do an EMG test to test the viability of the phrenic nerve. .https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/emg/about/pac-20393913 People generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062392/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 5, 2024

Just got back from surgeons office decided to put a drain in on the right side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031612/

Discussion: Had my JP drains removed today, and was pleasantly surprised

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I had my bilateral mastectomy at Mayo Rochester. I was released about 6 hours after surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027855/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Hey! I have hEDS and just dealt w/ surgery for a second primary. This might have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022896/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Hi! I’m 48, stage 2A IDC/DCIS, ER/PR +, HER2 - grade 3, Oncotype 20, diagnosed 8/21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001105/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hi, dear @sue417 - I am sorry to hear your hospital was hacked. Something like that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987799/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

@cnmomoe what is your treatment plan? Did you have an Oncotype Dx done? If ER+ and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974836/

Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I'm so sorry. Frankly, given my experience with how rushed surgeons are these days, she may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965132/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Update... I was called back in to the breast clinic and I had another ultrasound instead...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961812/

Discussion: MRI guided Biopsy - What was your experience like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind and helpful reply! I’m so sorry for all that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959388/

Discussion: How long do incisions ooze?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

MRI is more accurate and cover entire breast area. I had breast ultrasound every 3 month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944684/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I had left breast lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy in December 2021 and a month of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938869/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

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