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@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

giggilove: This is exactly why I opt to have no implants post bilateral mastectomy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343513/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 6:48am

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

I’m so sorry you have been through all this. I was just diagnosed this past July....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024395/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Sorry Tracy, I did not see that you asked what you should do. I would recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865515/

Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Take it a step at a time if you can. For one thing, a lot will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757170/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

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

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

It has clearly gotten even harder since I had an outpatient lumpectomy. Mine was outpatient by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270786/

Discussion: Lumpectomy outpatient

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 9:56am

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

what are fighting foods? my sister is about to get her mri and talk to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250695/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 2:04am

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

heidiell67, I had the skin sparing and i stayed my same small size. It has made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168842/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

My nodes were clear on ultrasound before surgery. During lumpectomy for Estrogen and HER2 positive, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776856/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Thanks for this discussion. I had a double mastectomy 7 years ago due to invasive breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710712/

Discussion: Oil Cyst in Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2022

Thank you. I have read the Nottingham grades from a few different sources. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235354/

Discussion: Second MRI after biopsy Nottingham level 2: Wait time is killing me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 2:10pm

Hi I had DCIS at first but it had to be a mastectomy for me as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336744/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 11:50pm

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