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@snowdown, Thank you for clarifying. I am scheduled for surgery on October 10 with her and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915372/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I had a stage 1 invasive ductal tumor (IDC), plus one DCIS tumor, and one area...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390959/

Discussion: Right breast biopsy confirmed ADH, ALH & LCIS what’s next?”

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

They will most likely check the sentinel nodes, which is just a few that your dcis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012634/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Just curious if there are any recommendations from Mayo on a good Oncologist/surgeon/facility in the St...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745675/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 ILC. Seeing surgeon this week for info. 57...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648049/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

I am 73 and have Early stage IDC and the surgeon discussed both options with me,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603206/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2021

Thank you for this information, it gives me hope and support. Did you go to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160640/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

It’s really good that you met with the surgeon. She felt something. Apparently, even the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360362/

Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

This also happened to me. I don't recall my surgeon mentioning it as a possibility, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046782/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Thank you very much. Yes I raised it with the surgeon, but on Friday it wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228740/

Discussion: Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

I think a common way to treat ADH is to have it removed. Lumpectomy is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038280/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

And the breast surgeon is sure it is lymphedema and not a seroma or infection? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936648/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

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

My surgeon could only advise on how he thought treatment would go post-surgery. He is responsible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827210/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

Thanks for the responses. Before I got my treatment plan (while all the testing and biopsies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667230/

Discussion: Anastrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

My surgeon did an exam to determine that everything was healing properly. I also had lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990504/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

Update , I had the appointment with the breast surgeon and order a biopsy to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305513/

Discussion: Facing the Uncertainty of Follow-Up Nodules Post-Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2025

It really can’t as it has to be sent to pathology to determine if the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757016/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Yes i am having annual mammogram and follow up check up with my oncology surgeon. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723415/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

@karendb My advice to you would be to see your breast surgeon or gynecologist. It could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262379/

Discussion: BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019