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Thanks for your support. In addition to the ILC in the left breast as previously diagnosed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025078/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

The long term surgical followup can certainly present uncertainties and it sounds like that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981808/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

I had idc with 2 lymph positive. They check my lymphs while in surgery 4 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978443/

Discussion: Diagnosed IDC with metastasis to lymph node: Who to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I am so sorry to hear your diagnosis. Waiting to learn a specific plan was probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826083/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

@catreen I am sorry you're experiencing discomfort and limitations. Do you still have the expanders in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983577/

Discussion: Discomfort after bilateral mastectomy & immediate reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

In 2019 i had a lumpectomy as it all happened so fast, stage 1. In the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859586/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Thanks for chiming in, I have a girlfriend who just had hers removed after having them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723975/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

I was recommended to have a simple mastectomy based on the tumor size/location. After speaking with...

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

JMHO, I had a right mastectomy, large breasts and opted for no reconstruction. I was late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098018/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

The ultrasound showed a relatively small mass on my breast but the MRI found it to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959371/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I had dcis invasive breast cancer did a lump and reconstruction on the right. Radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898964/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

I am well, at the last minute I decided on just left sided mastectomy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213916/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2019

Hi Fashion mom- I also have the ATM gene. I also had triple negative BC stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293211/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 6:39am

Hello As we speak I have an occupational therapist/PT specialized with breast cancer patients. She works...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929408/

Discussion: Post bilateral mastectomies hand swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

Hi @elliejk, I moved your post to this existing discussion: - Please share your experiences with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827758/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

@cazobitz, I echo @roch's questions. Are you already a patient at Mayo Clinic? If not, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228867/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 5:50pm

Hello, I had silicone implants at the same time as my double mastectomy. Unfortunately, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958516/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@melissa1979 -- Thanks for your information. I believe all Breast MRIs are done face down, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292644/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

First, good luck to you on your journey. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860120/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

I had stage 1 BC 0.7 mm tumor found in a routine mammogram. ER/PR+ HER2 negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102654/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024