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@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

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 4:17pm

@mjay That sounds very painful and frustrating. Have you made an appointment with the surgeon to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327482/

Discussion: Follow-Up Mammograms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2020

@elmore71111 You don’t have to be brave- it’s scary. My surgeon told me - Congratulations! You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933511/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Hi, I too was just diagnosed with DCIS grade 3. Haven't met with surgeon or oncologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025250/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 6:23am

Hi. Tumor board recommended another surgery. In fact, today is my surgery at 1145. My surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994370/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:49am

Oh no, the surgeon didnt refuse but strongly pushed for the lumpectomy and I went along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042744/

Discussion: Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 12:28pm

Yes I am also concerned about the conflicting opinions! Possibly the surgeon I have been using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Thanks for the reminder. I'm scheduled for annual mammogram and messaged my surgeon that I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740945/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

I too have a paralyzed diaphragm with no idea what caused it. I am facing possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799973/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Interesting. I don't know very much about DCIS. I am curious what my oncologist and surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993942/

Discussion: Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 3:16pm

I had my follow up mammogram on June 1st and they said the mammogram remain same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875136/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

That is so encouraging. I go in the morning to meet with a surgeon to discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933512/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Sound plan. I had to look up AFC. Was that done at the time of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165380/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30 3:20pm

@d13 Sounds like you’re ready for your final implant! Kudos to your surgeon for giving you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640389/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Oh wow. Hmmm. I was thinking to call the surgeon now and ask how fast we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982824/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

@nora305 Did your surgeon explain why they cut it so close? Why not just take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141952/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15 11:55am

As far as I know it was the pathology. All I got from it was invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845246/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Go see an onco-plastic surgeon for a second opinion. He/ she will give you an evaluation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933327/

Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

They delayed radiation for 2 weeks. It has shrunk some. I go back tomorrow to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706549/

Discussion: Can radiation cause a hematoma to solidify?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

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