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My diagnosis was on 11/21. I met with the surgeon on 11/23. While I was at...

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Discussion: Time you took to process

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Thank-you for sharing your stories. This is a wonderful forum for us to help each other....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772906/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

I also developed a sernoma after breast surgery. When the surgeon tried to drain it, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990848/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

DCIS of the left breast . 53 years old . Visited breast surgeon already . Going...

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Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

@einnoc , my new oncologist/surgeon did my Oncotype test probably a year after my mastectomy. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051158/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Hello! Just checking in with you. I have an appointment with a surgeon from Dana Farber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874542/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Thanks for following up with me. The breast surgeon agreed to let me wait 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814178/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Get a biopsy done. My surgeon said it was nothing to worry about on two separate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317676/

Discussion: Abnormal lumps on breast ultrasound

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2020

I had a double mastectomy and went flat. I use a prosthesis and nobody would ever...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

@6750 Ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive, HER2 negative, ER positive. I have two tumors in my...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Thank you so much! I am awaiting genetics and some other tests. I talk to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209146/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

Hi Well, our hospitals here have had a data breach. So all their systems have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987716/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I am scheduled for bilateral lumpectomies in 2 days. Left is for invasive lobular and right...

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Discussion: Why are axillary nodes removed if sentinel node found positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

I am same timeline and same diagnosis. I am scheduled for surgery. I would continue looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211289/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

I was diagnosed with ADH back in June. My OB GYN was very concerned so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124276/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

reply to cashemire... I did not have radiation following a lumpectomy and removal of eight non-cancerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932606/

Discussion: Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

I don't know if this helps but my breast cancer surgeon told me the aim is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699529/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

Hi, I have lobular large tumor left breast, 95% estrogen/progesterone I am doing double mastectomy I...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 11:07am

Hi Yes, the Doctor did blood work and I am now anemic from the radiation. I...

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Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

My happy, friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon became an aggressive guard dog for no apparent reason during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981954/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

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