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I was diagnosed with DCIS after biopsy. I've had three lumpectomy's and am waiting on results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933062/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

@cowgirl0713 I am new to this too and navigating my way. I have an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960670/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Thanks talked with My radiation oncologist and they advised me to talk to the surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329861/

Discussion: Confused about timing of a 6 month following up mammogram

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2020

I know this can be a shock because something similar happened to me. According to NIH,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043549/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

@srobinet you should definitely visit some of the mastectomy pages and visit with some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502130/

Discussion: Surgery Consult Tomorrow Hoping for Clarity

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 9:47pm

Radiologists read mammograms and ultrasounds. Radiation Oncologists may look at them but don’t write the report....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375487/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Yes, I am scheduled to see my surgeon tomorrow morning and I also see both a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924950/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

After my lumpectomy in Nov, I did not apply anything but ice. I would be careful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918064/

Discussion: Aloe from the plant on Fresh Incisions or Not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

@yulichka00, I'm sorry to hear that you were not told about the implications radiation can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810549/

Discussion: Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

I'm seeing the surgeon in 3 weeks. I just understanding the actual surgery procedure. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349520/

Discussion: What to expect from dcis surgery & therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Oncologist sending me to a thoracic surgeon, next week. The findings were on my first ct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875354/

Discussion: Did anyone ever get a surprise primary lung cancer finding?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Are you ILC or IDC? Is it in situ? Are you HER2 + or minus and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818466/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Just a few weeks before surgery. I'm guessing that it should be ok being placed some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358786/

Discussion: SAVI Scout prior to lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Thank you. I have read the Nottingham grades from a few different sources. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235354/

Discussion: Second MRI after biopsy Nottingham level 2: Wait time is killing me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2025

Thanks for this discussion. I had a double mastectomy 7 years ago due to invasive breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710712/

Discussion: Oil Cyst in Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2022

@mdr3 Yes -- I had a crown that broke off. The oral surgeon would not remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689283/

Discussion: Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

I just has a surgical biopsy Left breast lower side outfer The surgeon said it looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771900/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

@lifetraveler You're so kind; thank you! I see the surgeon, US and MRI in March, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469901/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

It has clearly gotten even harder since I had an outpatient lumpectomy. Mine was outpatient by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270786/

Discussion: Lumpectomy outpatient

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

I had a single mast. with 6 sentinel lymph nodes removed a month ago. Within a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918389/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

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