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I just got my diagnosis yesterday (DCIS, R breast); awaiting a call to schedule the breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827071/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

I am here at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Met Dr. Alexandra Heerdt for a second opinion. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760634/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

My understanding from my surgeon is that the procedure is to remove 1 - 3 sentinel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755446/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

I had the same experience. I assumed when I told the surgeon that I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017707/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 5:26am

Did the radiologist say why they suggested waiting? I would go with what a surgeon or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813933/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Thank you so much for reply.Yes it is both invasive. I will know more Friday when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807326/

Discussion: Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I guess it sounds reasonable, I am not a surgeon. I did not find a single...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638079/

Discussion: Why so many titanium clips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2021

Yes. And also, being a breast surgeon isn’t enough. They really need to specialize in reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162783/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25 7:19pm

I know this can be a shock because something similar happened to me. According to NIH,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043549/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 9:44am

@mdr3 Yes -- I had a crown that broke off. The oral surgeon would not remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689283/

Discussion: Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

Hi, All: I am still thinking about getting the silicone implants removed. Upon exam with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877883/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@yulichka00, I'm sorry to hear that you were not told about the implications radiation can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810549/

Discussion: Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

After my lumpectomy in Nov, I did not apply anything but ice. I would be careful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918064/

Discussion: Aloe from the plant on Fresh Incisions or Not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Yes, I am scheduled to see my surgeon tomorrow morning and I also see both a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924950/

Discussion: Anyone ever had a large, hard lump in breast after Lumpectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I just has a surgical biopsy Left breast lower side outfer The surgeon said it looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771900/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I'm three weeks out from a s8ngle mastectomy. Although the surgeon offered the option of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174345/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16 9:00am

I was diagnosed with DCIS after biopsy. I've had three lumpectomy's and am waiting on results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933062/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

So I meet with one surgeon today Do I push for a core biopsy or needle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770260/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I have my appointment to see the surgeon on tomorrow..I will keep u posted as to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919726/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

My surgeon injected me with the blue dye before surgery. The pain was terrible. Did anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073514/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23 9:23pm

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