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Hello @jjjw. I was diagnosed at 50 and had the surgery at 51. My boss is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389667/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8 3:03pm

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

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

@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

@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

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

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

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

Hello Churlgurl: You had an awful experience. And terrible that the lidocaine injection was so painful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359826/

Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 9:21am

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

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

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