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I am recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Found on annual mammogram. Had biopsies. Found surgeon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083253/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

grtgrly @grtgrly I have an acquaintance that had the same thing happen, no cancer in lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964520/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I also have my surgery scheduled, but my surgeon also scheduled genetic testing (which came negative)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939595/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hi there, does anyone know of a surgeon who can repair in the Toronto area? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176248/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

P.S. I also got a second opinion from a second surgeon. Before making my decision to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052774/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

I am in CALIFORNIA - was done at Kaiser. Understand not all plastic surgeons do this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348166/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

Will be seeing my breast surgeon in a few days for wound check. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067397/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Don't you have a follow-up visit with your surgeon? I had one automatically scheduled for ten...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990186/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I had two lumpectomies because my surgeon was unable to get clear margins. This came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988047/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

First Surgeon told me about radiation after lumpectomy and then medication for 5 years . However...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

@catbuddy That makes sense. I had radiation therapy (pelvic) for endometrial cancer and my radiation oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935980/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

You have lots of good info from many here. I'll add my experience and hope that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121655/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Liquid biopsy is relatively new and I am not sure if it is being used for...

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Discussion: Liquid biopsy and breast cancer - availability and insurance

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

I waited a few weeks after surgery, but everyone is different. I'd definitely check with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944424/

Discussion: Good compression sports bra suggestion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Actually, according to my surgeon, nurse navigator, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist, and pathologist, Stage 1b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722725/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I felt amazingly good immediately , surgery was dec 1, still have drains but feel fine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660513/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2021

Prayers, following as I'm most likely going to a mastectomy next. This is scary, but being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238180/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

@mchler73 - the pathology report for the right breast only said “atypical cells.” I don’t think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166553/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am mulling the options and weighing pros and cons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914526/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I had Moh’s for BCC in 2022, but haven’t had breast cancer. Hope your procedure is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060006/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Radiation and Basal Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

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