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@trixie1313 @kathyomaha55 Hi, Kathy and Trixie. I had a wonderful surgeon for my lumpectomy, and when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149641/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

I have LCIS and ADH. I am not taking Tamoxifen. I have Lupus and the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038489/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 4:51pm

I was diagnosed with DCIS No invasive cancer low to medium grade DCIS In January couldn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929944/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Thank you jay nep...I have a priest living two houses away so will call...my pastor. Today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749679/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Do you ladies recommend a CT scan or PET scan in my case? Diagnosed with breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777159/

Discussion: One year after Mastectomy. What next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Ok, I get it now. That procedure wasn't even brought into the discussion when I met...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650060/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

@haleyann, often, a small metal marker is left at the site within your breast so the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961251/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Yes, I was able to raise my arm and to the side right away. I first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752101/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I had a cluster of microcalcifications. It was so tiny that the breast surgeon told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841277/

Discussion: microcalcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I have been dealing with Lymphedema in my left arm arm following left mastectomy and axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262786/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2020

Yes it is a diaphragm plication. You need a cardio/thoracic surgeon to do the surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803325/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Hi @fitchick40 Would you be kindly enough to share what have happened next? I’m running in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793966/

Discussion: Surgery for Calcifications/Cancer from Calcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

You should definitely see a breast surgeon and have it removed and they will check to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935316/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

I totally feel the same. The oncologist is so bored with his job. I’m just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044864/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 2:34pm

I had DeQuervain syndrome in both wrists. Like carpal tunnel except wrists. Surgery in both and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853680/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

@fitchick40 What a predicament.... I would call the surgeon's office, explain the situation to his/her nurse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283334/

Discussion: Surgery for Calcifications/Cancer from Calcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

In all honesty they may have reviewed that information and my mind was just hyper fixated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932665/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Hi! Do you remember what grade your dcis was? Also how old are you? I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071678/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20 12:50pm

I am originally from Romania. Moved here, in NY, in 2005. It's really tempting to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761061/

Discussion: Frozen Section Examination during surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

… fat tissue does hold estrogen. I do not have BRCA genes. Thanks and both my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884996/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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