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Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

My surgeon said that ovaries are connected to somehow breast cancer. They have seen it spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100260/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 9:46am

I saw surgeon first (after seeing PCP) and had biopsies. When biopsy results came back my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934355/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Well 1 tumor listed 18% The other was13% @debby100 Are these estrogen scores? Good luck on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807948/

Discussion: Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hi That is good to know about tamoxifen as I have osteopenia and a fracture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987243/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

My surgeon told me it’s extremely rare for breast cancer develop in the opposite side. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005106/

Discussion: New primary site in contralateral breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 8:36am

Thank you all; I live in Michigan and am not going for another reconstruction . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761871/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Hi friends, I’m scheduled for a lumpectomy on 2/1. The surgeon was very optimistic that she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997273/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 4:39pm

I am glad you liked her video and am so glad you had a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930134/

Discussion: See video with breast surgeon, a 2-time breast cancer survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Has your daughter not looked into plastic surgeons closer by? I ended up purely by chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887619/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

@seniordon09 You may be interested in these discussions where members discuss the phrenic nerve, and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730315/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Go see your oncologist or your surgeon. You know your body. Pain is your bodies way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926272/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Thank you, Colleen. Yes, the surgeon called today to tell me that tumor margins were clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602533/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2021

thank you, I did end up leaving my surgeon a message. To check up on results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921164/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Hello, I am newly diagnosed with DCIS 3cm tumor in left breast. I am to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919170/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

@dmsnovember23, welcome. It's a relief to hear that the lymph nodes are clear. As you prepare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971451/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I peed blue as well....I called my surgeon and she told me that it was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070344/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18 1:21pm

I had a lumpectomy in January 2022. I am scheduled to have a mammogram in December....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740144/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

@freebird67 Yes, this also happened to me except it was my Oncologist who informed me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044843/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 2:12pm

I don’t have any idea of your time zone or schedule, but I am hoping you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924671/

Discussion: Anyone ever had a large, hard lump in breast after Lumpectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

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