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I was diagnosed with DCIS and also a very rare type of invasive metaplastic carcinoma. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929705/

Discussion: How long should I wait for an appt to get a second opinion?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Thank you @eku for sharing this. Your treatment sounds tolerable. My surgeon felt a mastectomy wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874787/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Thanks for your prompt reply. Did your surgeon tell you up front or after? Was it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864773/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 22, 2023

I have issues in my diphragms from complications from a lung surgery a number of years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807238/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I am 57. My primary care read my mammogram to say that I needed follow in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659706/

Discussion: Breast Density with multiple cyst. Recent Birads 4

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2021

@trixie1313 and @nataliehope may have some experience to share about this. Here's some information about Necrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312763/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

They are definitely hard to diagnose, especially the one on the outside. I had 4 doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287591/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 1:50pm

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

Wishing you well . I was offered this trial option by my surgeon and was interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268483/

Discussion: Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:55am

I took have just been told I have ADH after a core needle biopsy. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885181/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I am convinced that the success of the port installation (including any comfort or discomfort) has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934913/

Discussion: Question about port placement procedure: How long? What to expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Consult with your oncologist and the dr. that will be in charge of radiation. Also -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334200/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:53am

After masectomy there is no breast tissue so I think you do not need mammo anymore...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131785/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

How did the nerve grafting go? I really don't want a mastectomy without trying that but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112578/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

I just had dcis 2 month ago but I waiting for plastic surgeon to do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090049/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

A sonogram done just before my biopsy measured a 7mm mass. Biopsy was performed and diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964525/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

very interesting as after my lumpectomy 2yrs later I had recurrence near skin and near scar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931638/

Discussion: Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I’m 56 and they found ILC in my right as well as atypical cells. My first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908962/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

i had atypia, did lumpectomy. Then another lumpectomy - LCIS then my surgeon told me i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873813/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Yes, mine was inner lower quadrant also. I felt and saw the pucker which was about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778250/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

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