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I was diagnosed with DCIS Grade 3 about 3 weeks ago. Am having an MRI on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951987/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Is your IDC lesion so large that he really needs to take out that large a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091438/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 11:41pm

Joanna, I know all of us when faced with this come in with fear and uncertainty....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940221/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

My surgeon asked if I wanted a lumpectomy to make sure there is no cancer around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772123/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

A small area of rash was biopsied and it came back more breast cancer. Rash is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847159/

Discussion: Recurring breast cancer and rash that is spreading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I had stage 1A and an intermediate onco score and no chemo but did have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833646/

Discussion: Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I just today was told by surgeon to have mastectomy on left breast. Chemo got all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068140/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15 6:30am

brandy tux: I hope you talked to your surgeon, and he told you about treatments available...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745595/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

@1buffster1 waiting 3 to 4 months is a long time to wait. What is your local...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063609/

Discussion: Do I have time to wait before a atpical ductal Hyperplasia excision?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 8:44am

Yes I had IVCS (IV Conscious Sedation) because I could not have general anesthesia due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115655/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 6:15am

I am curious about who found your lymphedema and who monitors it. Does your oncologist or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267102/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I complained of arm and hand swelling about 6 months after my surgery. It was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267105/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

Choosing to go flat or to get reconstruction is such a personal decision – no right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324525/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

I'm just putting this in the mix. My 27.29 was high, but I believe it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981795/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

I am 80 years old and had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation just this last year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708154/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2022

Thanks for asking, but I haven’t really felt any improvement. My primary care physician said that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929461/

Discussion: Lingering aches + pins & needles?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

She did not have radiation. The oncologist and surgeon did not think all the side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707131/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

@fiesty76 A word about surgeons in general -- I have found them to be like other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286938/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2019

After positive mammogram radiology oncologist did needle biopsy. After those results I saw surgeon who then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148194/

Discussion: Wife will have biopsy next week. Which doctor to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27 11:37am

So, it's been 7 weeks of daily wound care. As I was taking off the morning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750268/

Discussion: Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

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