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Could I ask if they said why they recommended an MRI? I did raise having MRI’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071274/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

@polianad22 Have a full discussion with the surgeon on mastectomy. Even with mastectomy, they cannot remomve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760730/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Welcome to our board. I would imagine that you will probably be referred to a breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787171/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

They biopsy the nipple during surgery and check pathology there and then and if issue they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145447/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

I also had ADH. My surgeon said it’s high risk benign. So I also had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796100/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093138/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I, too, was happy with how the expander looked when I came home from the hospital....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746069/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Yes, I am. I have an expander and my surgeon filled it with saline to make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720356/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

I was diagnosed ILC STAGE 1a. Surgeon and breast oncologist both said no need for lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269763/

Discussion: Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 5:41am

Hi @colleenyoung , I had a breast plastic surgeon appt and he said it all looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167351/

Discussion: Has anyone had stitch start to push out after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

My surgeon explained that I need to see him 3 weeks after surgery for the pathology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890367/

Discussion: Waiting on Results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I agree with @lesliek808 if they are still tender a month out, you need to talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878251/

Discussion: Lymph nodes still sore.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Unfortunately, I think my surgeon missed a few steps. He did not drain my breast after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202834/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 6:11am

@sandyjr Your surgeon has offered you the best advice. Prior to my lumpectomy, I asked my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297346/

Discussion: Breast MRI before prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Liquid biopsy is relatively new and I am not sure if it is being used for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333379/

Discussion: Liquid biopsy and breast cancer - availability and insurance

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 10:08am

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, 2024

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

After 24 years “cancer free”, I developed a rather large lump that was ignored for well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362690/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 9:38am

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