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I too had itching of nipple for 1 year before lump appeared. Turned out the invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76614/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

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

Was diagnosed on April 14. Stage 1a, IDC, HR+PR+HERs2- The surgeon in Duluth told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605085/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

I have invasive ductile carcinoma in left breast - very small, slow growing and Stage 1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605013/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2021

So sorry to hear this. I had a mastectomy on my left breast and it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276343/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2019

@lhwoz Following my first lumpectomy, I had several seromas, in fact, it turned out it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845147/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

@roroj I tried to use the hormones but I wasn't able to, due to side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777624/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Sorry for the late reply. After the biopsy found ADH the did a lumpectomy or they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852945/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Hi Sandy. Further MRI testing is a good thing. In my case the September 2019 mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297345/

Discussion: Breast MRI before prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Interesting about facedown treatment. That is how they did my MRIs but was not an option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292641/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

@fiesty76 As it was explained to me, nerves can be cut because of surgery which will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286927/

Discussion: Chronic Pain after Stage 4 Breast Cancer Surgery, Chemo and Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

Did you have a Lumpectomy one time, or was it necessary to have additional surgery in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160708/

Discussion: Seeking Qualified skilled Surgeons

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

I'm not very good at this site and so once again I'm jumping in (like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86445/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

I also had a lumpectomy in 1989, followed by six weeks of radiation. Then in 2000,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117383/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2017

I had ADH diagnosed after a needle biopsy. I had the lumpectomy or partial mastectomy. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884507/

Discussion: Pathology reports differ: ADH on biopsy but no ADH after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I'm not considering a mastectomy. I'm questioning whether it's necessary to have a lumpectomy when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885110/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I have DCIS in situ. I have positive estrogens and progesterone and negative HER2. A very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895510/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I am 77 years of age,. Prior to having a lumpectomy and several lymph nodes removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890535/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Very upsetting to hear what the nurse told you. There are many methods of pain control...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895960/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I had lumpectomy in 2016...now ultrasound found enlarged armpit node...1cm..had biopsy and found cancer but nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750567/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

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