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Do you need a second opinion about having a lumpectomy? If not you can go ahead...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928906/

Discussion: How long should I wait for an appt to get a second opinion?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Prayers! I had the double mastectomy first 20 years ago and now have to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927511/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I have DCIS too, treatable but multifocal. The area of calcifications as a result of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912594/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

After biopsy and lumpectomy I have the same diagnosis ( ADH, ALH) plus LCIS. My surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902311/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Thank you, thank you for posting. I am facing a third cancer diagnosis and a mastectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895792/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

My doctors recommended lumpectomy but I chose a double mastectomy. Reasons: 1. Mammo did not find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885244/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

If I understand your comment about your "university" Dr, it is clear he has no understanding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881196/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

@tdw10 I did two mastectomies, separately, because my docs wanted to see how my body handled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874123/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

You got this too. Mine was not found on mammogram or ultrasound so I’m starting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873885/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

@windyshores @annkitz @auntieoakley @vivi1 I was just looking up my BC details again from 2013, looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861450/

Discussion: Lymphovascular Invasion Present

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2023

I have had breast cancer twice. Once DCIS (lumpectomy) & 2nd a small tumor (mastectomy). Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842246/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

You would still need tamofoxin Skip the radiation with mastectomies They prefer skin saving lumpectomies More...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826043/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

They originally told me that I would need radiation either way. Now since having lumpectomy I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821034/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

When can women with early-stage breast cancer skip radiation after lumpectomy? September 15, 2022 By Maureen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805327/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

I am 65, diagnosed with ILC 6mm. For me Tamoxifen is they choice therapy too due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801275/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

May I ask why Tamoxifen and not an aromatase inhibitor? We’re the same age and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800855/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I’m so sorry you have had to begin this journey but you came to a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

ELLIEJK, Oh man! I’m proud of you for being bold and getting in front of it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796628/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I have been diagnosed with invasive DCIS 0 The surgeon recommended a lumpectomy with breast reduction/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794984/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Wow, you have had a really rough time of it. I understand regrets about not making...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791304/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

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