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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

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

@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

I will be doing radiation but I will not be doing the AI. Surgeon recommends it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049591/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

Hi They came off . I do not see my surgeon until January 16th. And they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989839/

Discussion: DCIS surgery thru nipple: How did you take off the strips easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

20 years ago I attended a conference on breast cancer. A very respected cancer surgeon said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835564/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I had mastectomy on my left breast. Somehow I recall the breast surgeon saying that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797722/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

There are businesses that specialize in bra fittings for mastectomy patients. They endure that the prosthetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787314/

Discussion: After surgery, anyone have problems with the bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

These decisions can be difficult to make. Is the surgeon refusing to do additional surgery to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320770/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 9:57am

I'm not so generous or forgiving. I would have been very upset, o.k. angry, if clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273761/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 11:01pm

Good to hear your perspective! The second opinion (actually i got a second and a third...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314458/

Discussion: How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 8:44pm

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, 2024

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

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

Not a typo. I had mastectomy of L breast but for some reason my PCP ordered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289284/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 11:36pm

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

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

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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