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I am a male and, at age 81, had a large breast tumor and 3 positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038804/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 10:33am

This also happened to me. I don't recall my surgeon mentioning it as a possibility, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046782/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 10:06am

My surgeon did an exam to determine that everything was healing properly. I also had lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990504/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 6:26pm

@snowdown, Thank you for clarifying. I am scheduled for surgery on October 10 with her and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915372/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

And the breast surgeon is sure it is lymphedema and not a seroma or infection? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936648/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

I think a common way to treat ADH is to have it removed. Lumpectomy is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038280/

Discussion: Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 10:48am

Thank you for responding. My breast surgeon from the lumpectomy said it was ok along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149453/

Discussion: Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) and family planning

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29 6:34pm

Thank you for your comments. I think that because I had both breasts removed that there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747142/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

I opted for a bilateral mastectomy after a stage one, grade one BC diagnosis in one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909325/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Just curious if there are any recommendations from Mayo on a good Oncologist/surgeon/facility in the St...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745675/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 ILC. Seeing surgeon this week for info. 57...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648049/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

I am 73 and have Early stage IDC and the surgeon discussed both options with me,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603206/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2021

Thank you for this information, it gives me hope and support. Did you go to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160640/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

They will most likely check the sentinel nodes, which is just a few that your dcis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012634/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 2:14pm

I had lumpectomy on R side and both breasts reduced during the same surgery. Probably because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031142/

Discussion: Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 2:30pm

Thanks for the responses. Before I got my treatment plan (while all the testing and biopsies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667230/

Discussion: Anastrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

My surgeon could only advise on how he thought treatment would go post-surgery. He is responsible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827210/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

Hi - Thank you for your response and information - I will look at the website....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763090/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2022

Hi! How are you doing with your resent diagnosis? I was diagnosed with AHD in December....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022076/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 7:42am

@triciaot Oh yeah and my DCIS was 3cm. Surgeon said she removed about the size of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007697/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 8:46am

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