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Yes and just keep going until it is drained. However many times it takes! I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447250/

Discussion: Has anyone developed breast lymphedema after surgery and radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

Sadly not everyone can tolerate procedures the same way. It might or might not have anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734920/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2022

I had my expander put in at time of my mastectomy on July 28th of this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639529/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Several others have provided similar advice. You need to get a copy of the biopsy report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286210/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Can you get it checked out? I just met with a surgeon after ultrasound to check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138907/

Discussion: Sore scalp and tender spots on head

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

Hi! @dlmdinia: Thanks for replying and sharing your experience with us:) Your insight is highly appreciated!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990347/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

@patty6 so sorry about your delays. That happened to me, too, with triple negative. When the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920912/

Discussion: Triple negative breast cancer: Not doing so good

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

@mdjohnson77 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I understand how worried you must be having to wait...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855915/

Discussion: Not diagnosed yet, worried about Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

‘Is the surgical excision for biopsy purposes or for removal’ —This is the part I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794960/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Thank you and truly appreciated. Still waiting for the MRI results. Did have my visit with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128590/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@sunshine1313 Dense breasts. I had never had a mammogram until the one i had at 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501312/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 9:56pm

This happened to me. Mine ultimately got infected and I had to have the tissue expander...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031437/

Discussion: Seroma after drain removal? What questions should I ask the surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Anything abnormal needs to be checked out. I had very uncomfortable shoulder pain and breast bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905113/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with ADH in August 2022. I am taking anastrosal. I believe my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839568/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@triciaot this is so interesting. May I ask how you came upon it? I will share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420755/

Discussion: Capsular contracture following implant surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

I had a core biopsy with six passes. The numbing agent hurt like heck. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264475/

Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Yes I am. I was supposed to get a lumpectomy and radiation after chemo but surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073345/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

@Joanna I checked reviews to find a surgeon. Are you certain you will have radiation? Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938888/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

It usually takes under a week for you to get biopsy results. It felt like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905131/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I think everyone with a cancer dx should have one as part of the initial work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616967/

Discussion: Pet scan after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2021

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