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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

20 years ago I attended a conference on breast cancer. A very respected cancer surgeon said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835564/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I had mastectomy on my left breast. Somehow I recall the breast surgeon saying that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797722/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

There are businesses that specialize in bra fittings for mastectomy patients. They endure that the prosthetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787314/

Discussion: After surgery, anyone have problems with the bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

Try to find a breast surgeon that specializes in breast cancer. My BC presented as cellulitis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307861/

Discussion: Nipple pain, doctor dismissive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

Go see an onco-plastic surgeon for a second opinion. He/ she will give you an evaluation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933327/

Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

As far as I know it was the pathology. All I got from it was invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845246/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

@georgia2025, that must've been scary to find on your pathology report. Have you had a chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476995/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:12pm

I have appointment on monday with surgeon hopefully I will get an ultrasound & then go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355564/

Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

I'm not so generous or forgiving. I would have been very upset, o.k. angry, if clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273761/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

Anastrozole seems to be the drug of choice in Australia for estrogen-fed breast cancers. My general...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049189/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Thank you @spinnerbait. I’m really scare about the surgical excision and I’d prefer not to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795280/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

thank you i go today to meet with the surgeon and im pushing for a biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770169/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

My situation is different as I had DMX w/AFC. Emmanuel Gabriel at MAYO JAX did an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218978/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

The hospital here has a little shop for mastectomy, lumpectomy etc items. Check with your breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506687/

Discussion: Mastectomy: What do you wear after the compression bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 5:33pm

Even knowing where it was from mammogram, surgeon couldn’t feel my tumor. MRI showed it close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501766/

Discussion: How do they know Tumor Close To Chest Wall before surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 12:45pm

That is so encouraging. I go in the morning to meet with a surgeon to discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933512/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I had my follow up mammogram on June 1st and they said the mammogram remain same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875136/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

I was in a hurry to get through everything & after meeting with a local surgeon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453623/

Discussion: Has anyone here changed their surgeon before having a mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

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