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Hi! My new-found friend @mygoodgirls : I am so relieved and grateful for you upon reading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524381/

Discussion: Upcoming consultation with Breast surgeon: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 6:43am

I just got my diagnosis yesterday (DCIS, R breast); awaiting a call to schedule the breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827071/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

I am here at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Met Dr. Alexandra Heerdt for a second opinion. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760634/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

My understanding from my surgeon is that the procedure is to remove 1 - 3 sentinel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755446/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

I had the same experience. I assumed when I told the surgeon that I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017707/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

MDA does it. However, it's not foolproof. My surgeon told me that the national average for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980720/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

This was all in the pathological report that I got after my surgery. You should certainly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820536/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

One of my girlfriends had a nipple created by a plastic surgeon later and they tattooed...

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Discussion: Nipple saving mastectomy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

I’m so sorry. It’s really a eye opener isn’t it? Have you met with surgeon? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873849/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Not until Aug 4. He doesn't seem to be concerned about much. See surgeon April 21,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698754/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

My very experienced top-of-the-line surgeon from Cedar Sinai did the nerve block himself and punctured both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236629/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Great to hear that. I hope to have a flat and smooth chest after the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025593/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

My surgeon did an exam to determine that everything was healing properly. I also had lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990503/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

No, not yet. I have an mri on 12/26 and appt with surgeon on 1/9. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982164/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Thank goodness that you didn’t just accept the first result. I am seeing my surgeon next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937795/

Discussion: Recurrence IBC in scar tissue after 5years

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

@ruthadler Just so you know... i had DCIS in situ, Stage 0 grade 2 (intermediate), no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538180/

Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 4:38pm

Hi, All: I am still thinking about getting the silicone implants removed. Upon exam with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877883/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

So I meet with one surgeon today Do I push for a core biopsy or needle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770260/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

My surgeon injected me with the blue dye before surgery. The pain was terrible. Did anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073514/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

I have my appointment to see the surgeon on tomorrow..I will keep u posted as to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919726/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

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