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I was told radiation shrinks the breast a bit. So my plastic surgeon made it a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939155/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 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

I was diagnosed with invasive DCIS Stage 1 ER+ breast cancer. My surgeon and I agreed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513754/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 2:56pm

Hi Kananz, thanks again. Interesting info on targeted therapy? Will this be something that I need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211222/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

I believe your surgeon would have to remove the sentinel lymph node so that pathology can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774131/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I am very happy for you that you are doing well. My surgeon from Memorial Sloan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760750/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I was just diagnosed with the exact same as you on the March 15th. Had biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337581/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

@bpknitter53 Amazon sells the pillows for your car, for your seat belt to protect your boob...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524088/

Discussion: Drain Care Can I Do It Myself?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 2:53pm

1. No idea about twilight 2. They won’t know how much radiation until the pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282990/

Discussion: A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

@briarrose hello, I came across this article and hope it would help you make decision on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255029/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2025

No I had the surgery at Regions in St. Paul (Dr Amy Fox and Dr Cherri...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915269/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I am originally from Long Island. I used a highly recommended surgeon for six surgeries and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161903/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Thank you! I’m so happy you are happy with your results. I’m definitely looking into your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994453/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Thank you helping interpret these findings. I will highlight questions for the surgeon pertaining to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934147/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Oncologist and surgeon said no chemo needed as no lymph node involved. They said no oncotype...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777260/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 2 ER/PR +. I had a lumpectomy with clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805106/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Thanks so much to everyone for sharing your experience as I am seriously considering having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025132/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Hmmm, since I only had to have two chemotherapy treatments and no radiation I'm wondering now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639706/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

I did choose a bilateral masectomy. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in the left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213910/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2018

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