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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

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

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

Hello @gran71 I didn’t have a knee replacement but I did require a few surgeries due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341687/

Discussion: Has anyone on tamoxifen had a knee replacement?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:13pm

Try to find a breast surgeon that specializes in breast cancer. My BC presented as cellulitis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307861/

Discussion: Nipple pain, doctor dismissive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 1:57pm

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

That is so encouraging. I go in the morning to meet with a surgeon to discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933512/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I had my follow up mammogram on June 1st and they said the mammogram remain same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875136/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 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

My situation is different as I had DMX w/AFC. Emmanuel Gabriel at MAYO JAX did an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218978/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 11:59am

Sorry to delay in responding. I've been getting a good care team lined up. I appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339694/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Had to Switch Doctors When to Start Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 11:18am

Anastrozole seems to be the drug of choice in Australia for estrogen-fed breast cancers. My general...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049189/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Thank you @spinnerbait. I’m really scare about the surgical excision and I’d prefer not to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795280/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

thank you i go today to meet with the surgeon and im pushing for a biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770169/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

That is rough. Sometimes the specimen is sent right to a pathologist before they sew you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272073/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 7:03pm

@nora305 Did your surgeon explain why they cut it so close? Why not just take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141952/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

Oh wow. Hmmm. I was thinking to call the surgeon now and ask how fast we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982824/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

@d13 Sounds like you’re ready for your final implant! Kudos to your surgeon for giving you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640389/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

Diamonddog that was a good point to bring up and make people aware of the insurance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329482/

Discussion: Genetic testing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 7:57pm

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