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Get a second opinion or different surgeon. Was this at the Mayo?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273490/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

@cmb93 I did see the Goldilocks option while doing research. The surgeons in my area from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516727/

Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 5:28pm

@tinamaria1 Once I had a diagnose I was fortunate to have an oncology surgeon. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526228/

Discussion: Pagets breast cancer right nipple..anyone have it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 4:44pm

Agree. If cancer cells are left they must be removed. Please consider following the advice of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980865/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I’ll suggest to call your breast surgeon or plastic surgeon for an OT/PT referral. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397750/

Discussion: Ideas for relief of armpit pain after a double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

Yes! That was my main discomfort too! I had my surgery (double mastectomy) a little over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516324/

Discussion: Excessive fluid after lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 8:33am

Hello @shannon944 I had a pretty large tumor removed at one o clock on my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549461/

Discussion: Nipple tenderness after lumpectomy: Any help?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 9:07am

I highly recommend reading The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer by Dr. Jenn Simons. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533503/

Discussion: DCIS situ, lumpectomy radiation suggested.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 10:42am

This was the first diagnosis after an annual mammogram then biopsy with scans. The hospital system...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886220/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Thank you for your response. I'm glad there's no pain. The Lidocaine shot is not very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114845/

Discussion: Did anyone have a SAVI SCOUT marker placed prior to surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

@prc73 Yeah i have read about that too... I'm kinda apprehensive and anxious at the moment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500521/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 6:52pm

You will need help! You are groggy,sore, and won't remember if you have taken your meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524100/

Discussion: Drain Care Can I Do It Myself?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 3:03pm

I ( male ) used Aquaphor as recommended by my surgeon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274149/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

I would think she should see an actual "breast surgeon" as well as a plastic surgeon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286583/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

@catbuddy Since you had a lumpectomy I going to assume no lymph nodes were removed at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935926/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Dr Melissa Mitchell, radiation oncologist; Dr Damodaran, medical oncologist; Dr Mark Villa, plastic surgeon, Dr Adesoye,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010216/

Discussion: HER2 positive stage 1 or 2 diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I was scared about the anesthesia too..........I can relate. But here I am and you'll be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211268/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2019

Wow, I am so impressed that you surgeon called you and checked up on you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271132/

Discussion: Lumpectomy outpatient

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Thank you. Yes, I saw a plastic surgeon who said, with disdain, that I was looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770934/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

kikay @kikay First, I doubt your surgeon mess up. A surgeon goal is a balance between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980788/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

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