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These are my thoughts exactly. I was diagnosed with DCIS stage zero level 2. I’m being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351395/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 4:52am

Are you thinking of going to specific area / clinic for the surgery? Select a specialist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724409/

Discussion: Physician recommendations

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

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

It turned out on my first lumpectomy that the lesion was both infiltrating breast cancer that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211250/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

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

My surgeon said that ovaries are connected to somehow breast cancer. They have seen it spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100260/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I saw surgeon first (after seeing PCP) and had biopsies. When biopsy results came back my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934355/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

We must have been typing at the same time. You must have a great plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728451/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

Hi Colleen,thank you for your support.I am not having lymphedema condition.My surgeon had mentioned earlier that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723649/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I had a recurrence on the chest wall 2 weeks after mastectomy. Er/pr +, her2 -,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356615/

Discussion: Positive margin in breast for DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26 7:01am

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I am newly diagnosed too and it is very helpful to read everyone’s experiences. I meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965937/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I feel for you too. That seems kind of ridiculous that the surgeon would give you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931140/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

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