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I was also given the choice of a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. I had previously had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331093/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Have you had the oncotype DX test done? I never even heard of it until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327899/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

I had genetic testing but my surgeon was so sure my test would be negative she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327337/

Discussion: Genetic testing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

I had DCIS in 2003. Age 48. Sentinel nodes negative. Couldn’t get clean margins so L...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324548/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

Hello. Please excuse my delay in responding. It is totally a personal choice. I felt validity...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323839/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

Yes it happened to me 24 years ago but I was informed a couple days after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323538/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

You might be surprised that the oncologist may not recommend a mastectomy over a partial mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316035/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2025

I had a mastectomy of the right breast at age 43, with no reconstruction or implants,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309534/

Discussion: Follow up for mastectomy patient with regards to reccurence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

Have your sister check out this forum. I've learned a few things and have been guided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252129/

Discussion: long distance support, relocation before/during treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

I only had lumpectomy surgery to remove two tumors in left breast & removal of 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228495/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

I also have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, HR + E & P. I am 78....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224263/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

I was diagnosed with ILC in 7/23. I had a lumpectomy in 8/23. I wanted a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207325/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

I didn’t have a mastectomy. I had a lumpectomy, but I definitely have nerve damage and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206740/

Discussion: Post-Mastectomy Nerve Damage in Arm & Hand

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

Hi @kandisn, I was also recently diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. The decision of lumpectomy versus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194136/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

10 years ago I had a nuclear grade 3 DCIS. Before knowing the grade, I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190842/

Discussion: Microinvasive breast cancer and positive senitel lympyh node

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

Mid 70’s . No chemo needed when diagnosed with Er/pr + HER 2- , IDC STAGE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187675/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

@triciaot Rubyslippers brings up another point. My doctors didn't want me to have radiation and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177642/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

I'm three weeks out from a s8ngle mastectomy. Although the surgeon offered the option of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174345/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

My surgeon gave me the option of a lumpectomy or mastectomy. I opted for the lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168387/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

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