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As info - in FEB 2025 had surgery to remove returned breast cancer in my lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347282/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 13 12:55pm

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

Ok! Thanks again for all your replies. I met with the breast surgeon who will do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340648/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Had to Switch Doctors When to Start Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 7:03pm

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

You may be interested in these: - Videos about Breast Cancer Surgery from Mayo Experts https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/videos-about-breast-cancer-surgery-from-mayo-experts/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364393/

Discussion: What are my surgery options for cancer in droopy breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 2:54pm

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

Thank you all; I live in Michigan and am not going for another reconstruction . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761871/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I peed blue as well....I called my surgeon and she told me that it was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070344/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

@dmsnovember23, welcome. It's a relief to hear that the lymph nodes are clear. As you prepare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971451/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Hello, I am newly diagnosed with DCIS 3cm tumor in left breast. I am to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919170/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I was just recently diagnosed last week with IDC and my first visit to surgeon Olay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904535/

Discussion: Take anastrozole for the rest or your life?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I am ER+ and Brca2. My diagnosis with breast cancer and with my age, the suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144822/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

I am glad you liked her video and am so glad you had a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930134/

Discussion: See video with breast surgeon, a 2-time breast cancer survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Has your daughter not looked into plastic surgeons closer by? I ended up purely by chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887619/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

@seniordon09 You may be interested in these discussions where members discuss the phrenic nerve, and also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730315/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

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