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@m3rt My DCIS was listed as “extensive, grade 2” and measured 3cm (surgeon took out about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016248/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 11:57am

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

Hello @jfhpink I agree with both @semurrey and @mossa I would not put anything on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918216/

Discussion: Aloe from the plant on Fresh Incisions or Not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I am 78. Found breast cancer 8 months ago. My breasts are dense, but it didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059245/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 10:15am

I actually thought lymphedema was caused by my surgeon when I had my lumpectomy. I applaud...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167381/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3 1:50pm

There's nothing that the patient has to do as the tumor tissue is removed at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741409/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Thank you for the info on decision making. I am 70 and considered a good candidate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649733/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

My surgeon wanted me to have manmo follow up. I said no because mammo did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011682/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:31am

@polianad22 I had one lumpectomy and I wasn’t going to do reconstruction because I didn’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761358/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi Kbare13, I had total reconstruction with out the abdominal fatty tissue because of the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86336/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Hi - I am sorry to hear this -my thoughts are with you. I ended up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972683/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story. It is so hard to make sense of differing opinions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978626/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

@dolphina3 I just watched Dr. Liz O'Riordan's 9 minute video giving an overview of her cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930126/

Discussion: See video with breast surgeon, a 2-time breast cancer survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

I feel the same way. I’m about to turn 68 and had a lumpectomy almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698620/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

I was diagnosed in February 2022 with what was initially thought to be a 2.5 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792702/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

I had the same infection after my double mastectomy. It was terrifying. I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180072/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26 6:12am

Update. I spoke with surgeon of choice regarding the second opinion. Something I did not hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776927/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775729/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

@katrina123 I'm 69 and have lung issues in addition to cancer so can understand your concern...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321094/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

I did not have an Onco DX test. I asked my breast surgeon about it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620390/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

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