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If you are having reconstruction you will see the plastic surgeon weekly at first regarding the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963243/

Discussion: Is this Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Hello @jfhpink I had a reduction and lift after a lumpectomy. My plastic surgeon was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924438/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

@casa If you are that concerned, may I suggest you insist on an MRI? My original...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659790/

Discussion: Breast Density with multiple cyst. Recent Birads 4

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2021

Hi, orienteer, I had a similar experience to yours. I am post menopausal (70) and noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499908/

Discussion: Has anyone chosen active surveillance over surgery for DCIS?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 11:56pm

@katgob That's exactly what I am doing. One day, one test, one chapter in a book...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500524/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 6:57pm

@freebird67 Yes, this also happened to me except it was my Oncologist who informed me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044843/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I had a lumpectomy in January 2022. I am scheduled to have a mammogram in December....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740144/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Even after mastectomy, you can still do MRI test. I had mastectomy last December and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872667/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I know I saw a comment about proton therapy. There is a very large proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698626/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

My diagnosis on routine mammogram sonogram June 11 following week cord biopsy following week mri with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367133/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

I have had the biopsy, and I go next Tue for the MRI and then next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208430/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

@firefighter66 I just wanted to pass on some information that other patients have shared for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690629/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

@ksue3 : Hi! ksue: I am so sorry for what you've been through lately;( We feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463107/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Hi Having my second MRI w/wo contrast tomorrow morning (Wed). Original one in March and month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123206/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Yes and after 3 years I still have pain. Not as bad but still exists. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970445/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

@colleenyoung - Well, here I am finally responding after my post radiation second surgery for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405510/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

I feel so fortunate that our hospital has a wonderful program for breast cancer patients. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163209/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

Hi I had my surgery three months ago I had a lumpectomy the radiologist oncologist is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012677/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

If you mean the Prevena device, my surgeon used it on my double mastectomy incisions 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750643/

Discussion: Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

Why pain? Don't understand all pain? I've had Diep flap . a few reconstructions, pain taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734744/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

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