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@clynnford Be sure to wait for the BRCA results before making any final decisions. My breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863544/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

When I said I wanted mastectomy over the recommended lumpectomy the doctors said that a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863103/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

In 2019 i had a lumpectomy as it all happened so fast, stage 1. In the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859586/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Sorry for the late reply. After the biopsy found ADH the did a lumpectomy or they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852945/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

@lhwoz Following my first lumpectomy, I had several seromas, in fact, it turned out it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845147/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Hi kaloa808, I never went through a lumpectomy/mastectomy. Long story. When I was first diagnosed, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841441/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Sorry to hear you are on this journey. This is what I can tell you from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832145/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Welcome, @ahs7755. According to Mayo Clinic: "If you have Paget's disease of the breast, you will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831445/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

I too think about quality of life and how my day to day life might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823857/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

In response to your comment. In my mom's case, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821417/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I had lumpectomy removed my DCIS at the end of November 22. I could not make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814497/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I had new micro calcifications on a mammogram in 2021. Was told I could biopsy or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814364/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I had a mastectomy the first time. The 2% risk was from Oncotyoe Dx. Anastrozole was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813335/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Hi there New here. I was diagnosed in dec with ILC 2.1 cm. Had lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804602/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

@journey99 by "sore" do you mean Oncotype score is 6? Was it done on your biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799216/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Good morning, I was just diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. Options Lumpectomy with 4 weeks radiation/meds,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794377/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Thank you for clarifying that. 😃 I agree whole heartedly about doing research before you make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791493/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with ADH/LCIS after biopsy just before Christmas. I saw a breast cancer specialist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790680/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

Same here! I watched my sister who had stage 4 breast cancer at age 48. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788522/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786878/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

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