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P.S. I also got a second opinion from a second surgeon. Before making my decision to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052774/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Thank you so much . Also for making me laugh about your fur babies not having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102671/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

@shershberger, you may also be interested in reviewing this related discussion: - Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993388/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am mulling the options and weighing pros and cons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914526/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I had Moh’s for BCC in 2022, but haven’t had breast cancer. Hope your procedure is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060006/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Radiation and Basal Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

I've had LCIS w/ some recurrences since 2012. Do not know what pleomorphic is. As another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066811/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

Followup from first oncologist surgeon visit: Body CT has been ordered for tomorrow, so things "could"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895235/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I had 3D mammo and all was shown to be fine. Since my first bout w/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834325/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

It's six months now since my breasts were removed, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, hormone receptive. The surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981322/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

@joriegrace I, too, am very active-runner, boot camp, peloton in garage….and I went flat. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239760/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:38am

Thanks for your response. I am not sure for now how big will be my incision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939233/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928298/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Correct. I asked my surgeon a similar question and she noted that biopsies take time. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757051/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I waited a few weeks after surgery, but everyone is different. I'd definitely check with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944424/

Discussion: Good compression sports bra suggestion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Actually, according to my surgeon, nurse navigator, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist, and pathologist, Stage 1b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722725/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I felt amazingly good immediately , surgery was dec 1, still have drains but feel fine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660513/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2021

Prayers, following as I'm most likely going to a mastectomy next. This is scary, but being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238180/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

Yes. And also, being a breast surgeon isn’t enough. They really need to specialize in reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162783/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Thankfully, the pain has gone away (at 8 weeks post-op) and with the chest stretching exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970816/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

@healinhand I was told the clips were titanium and was shown them on imaging by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814921/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

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