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I had a skin saving mastectomy. Because I had Brca 2 in the left side I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071812/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Regarding your joint pain, there are a number of things you can do to help, of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881206/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Hello, I asked my oncologist and surgeon the same question, I was HER 2 + stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863126/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with IDC HR+HER- stage 2B with one lymph node involvement Feb 22. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825877/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Hi Everyone. I got the all clear on my MRI after 5 years on anastrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728814/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

Hi @mnina I am sorry for your diagnosis. I was diagnosed September 27, 2024. Mastectomy October...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263994/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 9:51am

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma this past spring. I just finished 18 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168358/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

They are newer treatments that use your immune system against the cancer. Not every type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973627/

Discussion: Husband with ILC stage3C

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

@lpk28 Welcome to Mayo Connect! I think most of us are somewhat confused when we get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943384/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Good morning, I’m sorry you are going through this. I personally know the feeling. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795129/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

This does not really answer your inquiry, but.....I had bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction last summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638767/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

I had a lumpectomy (plus reduction & reconstruction) and node biopsy in July, followed by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186760/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

I was extremely lucky in the surgeon I selected. She was a woman, and absolutely focused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131091/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

You are welcome. Feeling overwhelmed comes and goes along the journey due to what you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025054/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I was thinking I responded to you- but not sure, I’m 60, lumpectomy (4-4-23)on left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002172/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

@cowgirl0713, I hope you also saw the recent posts over the last 3 days offering your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960663/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Hi, I recently had my reconstruction. Unfortunately my lumpectomy was not a small incision. It totally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938538/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Hello, I had nerve sparing, nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction with Dr. V in January....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913818/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Hello ladies. I am updating on my original post and have surgery scheduled on Aug. 14th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908549/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

After 9 mos on Tamoxifen, I had to stop last week , Dr is keeping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645976/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

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