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I had recurrent cancer 17 years after I was first diagnosed. The 2 things that really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101476/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

@yakyak9 - hang in there, is surgery the first step in your treatment journey? What type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024420/

Discussion: Triple negative breast cancer stage IV: Looking to connect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Thank you for replying! I had an appointment with the radiation oncologist and was told if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333835/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 11:24pm

Hi, I didn't know going in what size or even which density of implant I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160207/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Hi Floergal, So sorry you are worried. I had the DMX and am still worried.🤪 With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079109/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874629/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

doyoga....thanks for the reply and your thoughts. I'm still on the fence but there's time (so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211258/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I don't know if this relates, but my BP was high throughout my chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056360/

Discussion: Radiation therapy and blood pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

@clynnford Since you were just diagnosed you have time to get a second and third opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860498/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

This is SequoiaTree just checking in. I started with the Pagets/Ductal diagnosis the end of Feb....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848609/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

@deborahmontana You know I always wondered if cancer was spread by the scalpel during surgery, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964436/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I have stage 3 highly invasive breast cancer. Pagets of nipple, 2 ductal and 2 axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898528/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Thank you so much for the information. I believe I discovered some “ gold nuggets “...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020830/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

My goal was also aesthetic flat surgery. My warning for you is find a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029461/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

@tdw10 I am glad you are having a second opinion. I had mixed ductal and lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873853/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I'm so very happy I found the video and could share it with others here. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804807/

Discussion: Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Hi, I wanted to update my post to you from a while back… I just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157967/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Hi everyone, I took a little time to digest everything and give a response. The biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846263/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I feel great! Within 5 months, I was back to playing tennis and my regular activity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000744/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Hi @bpknitter53 -- thank you for sharing. It seems a lot of us have a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

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