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My experience with ILC is that I had a lumpectomy, but the margins were not clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026322/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Hi, I had almost exactly the same process happen to me, with a few exceptions. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021680/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I was diagnosed TN in September 2021, had a double mastectomy the following month, and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005551/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

I had a further discussion with my doctor (Oncologist Surgeon) about MRIs and she said she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984470/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Hello Zebra Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Wow, both BRCA1/2 and CHEK2. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963065/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

In 2014 I was diagnosed with BC in my home state of Montana: Left Breast 3cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962589/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

We do not know all your considerations, but I had early stage triple negative with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958889/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

@kamra i understand! I had two lumpectomies, followed by a mastectomy and then expander/implant exchange from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948432/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

My sister had DCIS at your age, she had a single mastectomy and reconstruction. Her reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945180/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Wow, thank you so so much for this helpful and kind comment, I appreciate so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943474/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Those that say cancer never hurts have not had cancer. Lol, although it is true many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943010/

Discussion: Four months after suspicious mammogram, I can palpate the lump now.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

@enaska1 Hi Joanna, yes, you should do genetic testing before the lumpectomy. I was scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941298/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I’ve had ILC in 2017 treated with lumpectomy did not get clear margins so another go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940350/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Hello @erthling , What a horrible setback after all you went through. I am so sorry....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924742/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Radiation patient that I met during radiation therapy was at stage one. She had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913125/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Hi Meomurian- I also had a mastectomy at 72. Am now 74. Like one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908625/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I had a bi-lateral mastectomy on May 16. I was amazed at the fact that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908437/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Does the brain fog /memory issues subside after 6 mo's also or is that permanent? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904495/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Very upsetting to hear what the nurse told you. There are many methods of pain control...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895960/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I have DCIS in situ. I have positive estrogens and progesterone and negative HER2. A very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895510/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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