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Tanya, I would love to hear more about your experience with the Desmoid fibromatosis tumor. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090909/

Discussion: Waiting on pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:18am

My breast cancer was invasive ductal in the left breast. I chose double mastectomy with reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208258/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

Hematomas are interesting> After my final surgery in Dec of 2022, I noticed the bubbling at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153939/

Discussion: MRI guided Biopsy - What was your experience like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8 9:12am

Thank you for all the replies. While the radiologist said "benign and follow-up in one year,"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833948/

Discussion: Confused by Breast Ultrasound - Next Steps with Complex Cyst

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

@sparklegram thank you so much for answering me. I see my surgeon tomorrow for follow up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254116/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2019

I was just diagnosed with LCIS. I couldn’t get in with a surgeon until Sept. 19th....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922888/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

I was finally able to have my reconstruction a week ago. Took over two years due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157170/

Discussion: Radiated breast remains smaller and harder post reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 8:10pm

"@trixie1313 and @nataliehope "unaffected breast was also brought down to try to match". Did Medicare cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312765/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

I am currently taking anastrozole and don’t like the side effects. My hair is thinning terribly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664585/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

I had apneumonectomy in November. My surgeon said he had to sacrifice my vocal cord. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864706/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 22, 2023

@janisbrede, you may be interested in the helpful tips offered in this related discussion: – Mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868735/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I like the idea of seeing my results of radiology procedures reports online, but it usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685325/

Discussion: How can a biopsy be benign then MRI disagrees?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

I’m sorry you are going through this and ugh, I hear ya! I will also be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931099/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

I cannot tell you what either surgery is like, only that I really wanted a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649802/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Going into surgery I knew I had one lymph node that was positive (was found on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284018/

Discussion: 13 cancerous lymph nodes not detected on imaging

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

I was fortunate enough to live in a city with a world-renowned medical community. Pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160703/

Discussion: Seeking Qualified skilled Surgeons

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2017

I had an oncology surgeon. I said I didn't want reconstruction and wanted to go flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029510/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 7:55pm

March 2023 Screening Mammography showed two suspicious areas. Diagnostic BiRads 4. April 2023 biopsy of first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944780/

Discussion: Double lumpectomies in same breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Thanks for posting its interesting to see how different dr.consultant /surgeons are im in the UK...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979118/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Rant away!! Sometimes that is just what we need, and this is a safe place for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742360/

Discussion: Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

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