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I had TNBC in left breast (1.7 cm tumor) in 2023 and had lumpectomy, chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438563/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation for breast cancer: Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Two and a half years after BC surgery/radiation they went back in and removed a one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409069/

Discussion: Massage for breast radiation fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. I'm 50 & had to have both breasts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913718/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@dmpill So sorry you are going through this. My cording went away last year after PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257644/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2020

@sandyjr I had drainage tubes for about 3 weeks - you measure each time the bulb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297830/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Thank you for the response @gina5009. Very nice that your son moved in with you. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838427/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

I can't think of any reason you can't have both breasts removed at once, if that's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238185/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

It IS an interesting theory. The doctors never addressed that part of the pathology report and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147003/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

I had bilateral stage 1. I had only the sentinel lymph node removed on the left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404977/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

I am a male and, at age 81, had a large breast tumor and 3 positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038804/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

I had surgery Feb. 27, 2019 and had abdominal swelling. The hospital and my surgeon said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259451/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2019

I had invasive lobular 2a no lymph nodes. Had left side masectomy no reconstruction. Didn't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797852/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

Hello Robin and others who are suffering with this side effect from radiation. I am 62...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305838/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2025

I do not know what to do. My Onc sent me for CT scan with contrast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262799/

Discussion: How many of you have changed oncologists because you did not like the?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2019

Seems like many of us are talking about "what we don't see". Cording, scar tissue and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949006/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Always appreciate your responses, Trixie, and this is no exception. Smiles to you and thanks for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292657/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Help for Lymphedema and Cellulitis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2020

I'm not the same as your case but I wanted to commend you for asking these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429260/

Discussion: Radiation after single mastectomy (SMX): What were your after effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Hi Colleen. In February I had a CAT scan done for some unrelated issues I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270091/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2020

I look forward to it. I had written that my dog would sniff my right under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383466/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2025

I think we all need to remember that we can always go back to our surgeon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411115/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

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