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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, 2024

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

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

@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

It really can’t as it has to be sent to pathology to determine if the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757016/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Yes i am having annual mammogram and follow up check up with my oncology surgeon. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723415/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

@karendb My advice to you would be to see your breast surgeon or gynecologist. It could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262379/

Discussion: BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

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, 2024

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

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

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 had something similar, but it was from the adhesive on the surgical tape. When I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230009/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:49am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102193/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I would say get a second opinion. Yet....if your surgeon took it to the tumor board...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885383/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I had it done at Shands in Gainesville, FL. The doctor's name is Machuca. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800432/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

It was immediately obvious that it was the implant as the breast became suddenly red. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702511/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

@sclark3 I had a BMX in June 2018 after 8 months of chemo. I knew I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257361/

Discussion: To do or not to do: Bilateral mastectomy and implants

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2019

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