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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

I had a double mastectomy and developed one under my left arm, where three lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930930/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

So you had the mastectomy and gel implants in one surgery at Mayo? I was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915110/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Can you tell me who your surgeons were at Mayo? Which Mayo were you at? Thanks!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912701/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

agree with the above reply; breast cancer patients are usually managed with a team: the one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908309/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

I wasn’t given a choice and did not know until I went to another hospital to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906930/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Hi @nikkifrn, if you would like to inquire about an appointment at Mayo Clinic, here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905187/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

My 3D TOMO at RAVE in late February said ‘all normal’, NO cysts, lumps, masses or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897255/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Sue, this might help. My surgeon's NP told me that the standard of care right now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886940/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

So sorry about your turmoil. It is overwhelming. I had LCIS and ADH at age 41....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

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