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@beautybldr did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? If lumpectomy then radiation will be discussed. If mastectomy,...

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Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

I was mistake know'st back in January of 2017. Needless to say one lumpectomy later and...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

Neoadjuvant treatment before surgery may be recommended, to shrink the tumor before mastectomy or lumpectomy. But...

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Discussion: Er+ Pr + Her2+ T1 grade 3. Small tumor, no lymph node or metastasis.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

I got sick from the pain meds they gave me but the surgery wasn't too bad....

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Discussion: Time From Needle Biopsy to MRI With Invasive Lobular?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

It is interesting to read about experiences. I did not have a lumpectomy, but a double...

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Discussion: Prepping for Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

@mjmac Welcome to Mayo Connect and glad you have found helpful. I was in similar situation...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

Hi @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

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Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

It sounds like you've just been through a lot with two surgeries, radiation and shingles. I...

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Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Hello there - fairly new here with Invasive Lobular. I am sorry to hear you story...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS at 65 and had a lumpectomy and reduction (and reduction in...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

Putting this into perspective of time. 40 years ago, they were still doing radical or Halstead...

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Discussion: Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:58am

Thank you Miriam for your kind, supportive thoughts. Yes, shocked is the right word...why did I...

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Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 11:32am

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Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Jan 2024. I did 5 months of chemo,...

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Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 3:21pm

Thanks so much for sharing! You are an inspiration for me as I try to tell...

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Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 4:33pm

Hi @mchler73 - sorry you’ve gone through this, too. Yes, I have LGASC, and it took...

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Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:11pm

My lumpectomy was outpatient. There the whole day but able to leave about 4 hours after...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy outpatient

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 1:29pm

With a 6.2 lump already… I believe you are considered a 2a or b. It wasn’t...

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Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:39am

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 12:21pm

Thank you for your reply! I also have CHEK2 mutation and another gal on this support...

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Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:49pm

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