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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, 2024

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

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 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, 2024

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

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

@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

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

@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

Are you ILC or IDC? Is it in situ? Are you HER2 + or minus and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818466/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Oncologist sending me to a thoracic surgeon, next week. The findings were on my first ct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875354/

Discussion: Did anyone ever get a surprise primary lung cancer finding?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 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 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

Hi @bubszane10. Sorry you’re going through this. It sounds very hard. Have you contacted a colorectal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268454/

Discussion: Tamoxifen & Constipation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:18am

I had a single mast. with 6 sentinel lymph nodes removed a month ago. Within a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918389/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

@cowgirl0713 I am new to this too and navigating my way. I have an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960670/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Thanks talked with My radiation oncologist and they advised me to talk to the surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329861/

Discussion: Confused about timing of a 6 month following up mammogram

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2020

Margo, welcome. Choosing between a lumpectomy vs a mastectomy is a big decision. You may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758586/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

Thank you so much. Ya, just trying to do the accept/denial thing. (Navy version, complicates it)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009044/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@renunciate I did the same as you. Two colleagues and two of my doctors recommended the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946984/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

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