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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

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

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

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

I have an appointment with the oncologist Monday, surgeon Wednesday. Yesterday my bone density test said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061261/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I saw the surgeon first but in your case, with a positive lymph node, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978304/

Discussion: Diagnosed IDC with metastasis to lymph node: Who to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

It must be the allergy. I had a “SmartClip” placed in my tumor the week prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826888/

Discussion: Surgery options: Is laparoscopy ever used for lumpectomy? Savi Scout?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

I have a seroma from last year's lumpectomy but neither oncologist nor breast cancer surgeon seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758225/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

vsunsine, It may take as long as 1 to 2 years for tissues to heal fully....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662786/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

@sandyjr Hi, Sandy. The surgeon who performed your mastectomy would be the person with whom you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315312/

Discussion: Sentinal lymph node biopsy after mastectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

As I said in my post, my surgeon told me after she consented to another surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353619/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Is there a lag time from when I write a response? I may not have submitted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146621/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Oh my gosh, very grateful for your post! I was wondering about the other breast and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121760/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I think all oncology docs have their own plan. My process was start with chemo to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826072/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

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