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I'm thinking that sounds like a VERY good option for you, considering your family history. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959811/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Your situation mirrors mine; cancer directly over the heart. Only full doses of radiation are recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890910/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Ductal Insitu is in the ducts Invasive Means it spread To the canals ( that’s what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817688/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

My surgeon whom I trust totally and respect said he would order a breast mri if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050598/

Discussion: MRI results = Probably benign

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Second opinion surgeon will remove the tumors and remainder of my breast, but leave the lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918276/

Discussion: What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I know my suggestion may be difficult to do but I would call my insurance company...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733667/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Yes - I had 2 tumors one was DCIS and one was IDC Invasive ductal carcinoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219971/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

The mastectomy on November 3rd. But I will meet a second doctor at Sloan Kettering. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757048/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I have several far necrosis lumps; after a year only a couple remain. I just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071192/

Discussion: Fat Necrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Thanks for responding. You are correct: no lymph nodes removed. However radiation, which I had ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935961/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

I am so sorry you were not told. My surgeon explained the risk to me thoroughly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141883/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

I too had 20 years of HRT. My Breast Surgeon said to me the HRT would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995579/

Discussion: Root Causes of Breast Cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Yes, I had it removed. My surgeon wants me to see an oncologist about taking Tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788101/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

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, 2024

This is probably one of the most frightening things you have ever faced in your life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300134/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 11:47pm

My journey is just “beginning”—kinda. I actually had a fairly large (small egg) sized lump over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315536/

Discussion: How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:54am

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, 2024

Thank you very much. Yes I raised it with the surgeon, but on Friday it wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228740/

Discussion: Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 2:34pm

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 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, 2024

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