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Thank you so much. Ya, just trying to do the accept/denial thing. (Navy version, complicates it)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009044/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@renunciate I did the same as you. Two colleagues and two of my doctors recommended the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946984/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Thank you for the positive feedback. I will see my oncology surgeon at the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337963/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2025

what are fighting foods? my sister is about to get her mri and talk to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250695/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2025

Margo, welcome. Choosing between a lumpectomy vs a mastectomy is a big decision. You may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758586/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

@wews My reconstruction surgery with gummy bear implants was three months ago and like you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420777/

Discussion: Capsular contracture following implant surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

I’m so sorry you have been through all this. I was just diagnosed this past July....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024395/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Sorry Tracy, I did not see that you asked what you should do. I would recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865515/

Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Take it a step at a time if you can. For one thing, a lot will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757170/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@susanmfc I did have a second surgery that was cosmetic only. Before the first surgery, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503442/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 5:44pm

Hi, I had to have radiation after single masectomy. I had a large, triple negative tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503652/

Discussion: Did some of you have radiation after Mastectomy + Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 4:51am

My nodes were clear on ultrasound before surgery. During lumpectomy for Estrogen and HER2 positive, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776856/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

heidiell67, I had the skin sparing and i stayed my same small size. It has made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168842/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Interesting. I don't know very much about DCIS. I am curious what my oncologist and surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993942/

Discussion: Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

I too have a paralyzed diaphragm with no idea what caused it. I am facing possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799973/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

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

Not a typo. I had mastectomy of L breast but for some reason my PCP ordered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289284/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

Yes I am also concerned about the conflicting opinions! Possibly the surgeon I have been using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I will be doing radiation but I will not be doing the AI. Surgeon recommends it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049591/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

Hi They came off . I do not see my surgeon until January 16th. And they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989839/

Discussion: DCIS surgery thru nipple: How did you take off the strips easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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