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I am also having to return for a second surgery because of the pathology report from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271927/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

@mari Read up on Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act- reconstruction should be covered. Google pictures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312767/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

If going to a clinic that has a residency / fellow program, make sure to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906445/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

@srvtexas as of now, I don' need either per the oncologist because I am estrogen negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496231/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 9:51am

I just saw on the portal that I’ve been placed with a new surgeon not far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907257/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I had my unilateral mastectomy on Monday from 12 to 4. The plastic surgeon did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773920/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

They placed my marker in, when I had the biopsy done, but the surgeon removed it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815758/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

@colleenyoung I am doing chemo now and waiting for the consult with the surgeon to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411920/

Discussion: Anyone have CDH1 mutation? Did you have risk-reducing gastrectomy?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2025

Yes, sometimes chemotherapy is given before surgery. This is called neoadjuvant therapy Here is how it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103119/

Discussion: When is chemo done before breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2016

I had bilateral breast reduction, the biopsy showed atypical cells, so follow up with plastic surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454509/

Discussion: Has anyone here changed their surgeon before having a mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

This sounds concerning and needing attention. Did the surgeon notice it on Friday? Did you mention...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228659/

Discussion: Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

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

It might be beneficial to have new spot biopsy prior to removal. The surgical plan might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671260/

Discussion: MRI results indicate something suspicious: What next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2022

I don't know what LDH or LCIS is. But I am scheduled to see the surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795874/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

I have the same thing & got prescribed an antibiotic that gave me bad chills. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608011/

Discussion: Can men get breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2021

When I met with my surgeon at Mayo 2 weeks ago she said they are trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320292/

Discussion: Is a one night hospital stay recommended for bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2020

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

@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: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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