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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Do you think it's ncecessary to go back in after lumpectomy to clean up a margin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320607/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 5:38am

My surgeon told me that they should never be taken unless you do gene testing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995581/

Discussion: Root Causes of Breast Cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hello, I am in the same shoe as you. My surgeon recommends taking tamoxifens 5mg daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771943/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Thanks for your reply. I also had taken Anastrazole, no problems but after I read what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347564/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 7:20pm

I had a positive margin in my chest wall (recurrent cancer post mastectomy Ki-67 50% very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320982/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 3:04pm

My surgeon told me it’s extremely rare for breast cancer develop in the opposite side. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005106/

Discussion: New primary site in contralateral breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

Hi That is good to know about tamoxifen as I have osteopenia and a fracture in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987243/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Well 1 tumor listed 18% The other was13% @debby100 Are these estrogen scores? Good luck on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807948/

Discussion: Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Go see your oncologist or your surgeon. You know your body. Pain is your bodies way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926272/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

thank you, I did end up leaving my surgeon a message. To check up on results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921164/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Thank you, Colleen. Yes, the surgeon called today to tell me that tumor margins were clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602533/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2021

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