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Thank you for the info on decision making. I am 70 and considered a good candidate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649733/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

That happened to me too. The surgeon that did my bilateral mastectomy told me I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969989/

Discussion: New Malignancy vs. Fat Necrosis on MRI. Anyone have this conflict?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Yes, same thing happened to me. First one they found was during my annual mammogram. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318796/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 4:07pm

That system with the tumor board is ideal. I worked in healthcare marketing for many years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163295/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Update. I spoke with surgeon of choice regarding the second opinion. Something I did not hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776927/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775729/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I did not have an Onco DX test. I asked my breast surgeon about it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620390/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

@katrina123 I'm 69 and have lung issues in addition to cancer so can understand your concern...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321094/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

I am so concerned when I was diagnosed with this. Had an excision to remove. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787849/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

I feel great! Within 5 months, I was back to playing tennis and my regular activity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000744/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

I found a large lump in my breast this past May. The initial needle core biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933672/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I had no symptoms. My surgeon was doing a biopsy for DCIS, since my breast density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855910/

Discussion: Did anyone not have symptoms when they found a lobulated mass ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Hi, I had reconstruction surgey in 1990. I had ductual carcinoma in my right breast. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333242/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 7:58am

My goal was also aesthetic flat surgery. My warning for you is find a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029461/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

@polianad22. You've provided an excellent description of the differences between surgeons in how they examine lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760783/

Discussion: Frozen Section Examination during surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

My surgeon gave me the option of a lumpectomy or mastectomy. I opted for the lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168387/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I know the Surgeon do not have IORT in their center. Is that mean their technology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941341/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi @mslennette66 and welcome. What a beautiful smile you have. I hope you'll upload your picture...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812679/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Update after seeing the surgeon is Invasive Ductile Carcinoma, grade 3 the estrogen one. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219798/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 1:20pm

Years ago a plastic surgeon told me scars can take up to 2 years to stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317844/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 10:26am

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