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I also was diagnosed with DCIS. I am 65. Unfortunately I am going for my third...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923921/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Thank you. My surgeon shared if she finds just 1 sentinel node positive, she will remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755869/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Hi! Do you remember what grade your dcis was? Also how old are you? I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071678/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

In all honesty they may have reviewed that information and my mind was just hyper fixated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932665/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

I had DeQuervain syndrome in both wrists. Like carpal tunnel except wrists. Surgery in both and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853680/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

@fitchick40 What a predicament.... I would call the surgeon's office, explain the situation to his/her nurse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283334/

Discussion: Surgery for Calcifications/Cancer from Calcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

I was dx with TNBC and am BRCA2+ oncologist suggested DMX but surgeon said I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354537/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I am 78. Found breast cancer 8 months ago. My breasts are dense, but it didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059245/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

@m3rt My DCIS was listed as “extensive, grade 2” and measured 3cm (surgeon took out about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016248/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hello @jfhpink I agree with both @semurrey and @mossa I would not put anything on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918216/

Discussion: Aloe from the plant on Fresh Incisions or Not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

… fat tissue does hold estrogen. I do not have BRCA genes. Thanks and both my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884996/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I am originally from Romania. Moved here, in NY, in 2005. It's really tempting to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761061/

Discussion: Frozen Section Examination during surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

I'm three weeks out from a s8ngle mastectomy. Although the surgeon offered the option of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174345/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

@haleyann, often, a small metal marker is left at the site within your breast so the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961251/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Do you ladies recommend a CT scan or PET scan in my case? Diagnosed with breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777159/

Discussion: One year after Mastectomy. What next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Thank you jay nep...I have a priest living two houses away so will call...my pastor. Today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749679/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Ok, I get it now. That procedure wasn't even brought into the discussion when I met...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650060/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

From the tumor they do Oncotype DX test. That test will determine the % of re-occurance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146524/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. It is so hard to make sense of differing opinions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978626/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

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