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Hi Cathd, I had same diagnosis & I took first available appts for 2nd mmgr/ ultrasound,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958028/

Discussion: Wait time from diagnosis to surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

I met with the surgeon yesterday, and they are going to do an MRI and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337583/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

I saw my plastic surgeon and she advised that I was most likely over compensating with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886632/

Discussion: Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

The nurse practitioner said that because that breast had been radiated, I wasn’t a good candidate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896462/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I am trying to get views from others about ALH~ diagnosed through biopsy and MRI. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068009/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14 6:45pm

I just had a drain put in on my right side for the swelling 40 ml...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031597/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 10:17am

I had a lumpectomy and bilateral breast reduction and lift on July 19 of this year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949102/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

@phylrose1taubezin, I’m glad that they are getting you into your next appointment next week already. Keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875929/

Discussion: Did anyone ever get a surprise primary lung cancer finding?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

2 weeks is definitely too long for biopsy . Mine took 8 days and the surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920965/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

There is research showing that mastectomy can increase survival but they say there isn't enough data...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863130/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Thank you I would like to think that while our discussion with the surgeon the risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693195/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I also had mine done the day before. My surgeon had me get a prescription numbing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612673/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2021

I had an amazing surgeon. Fortunately I had minimal pain. I just took ibuprofen and Tylenol....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991035/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 8:59pm

I had a lumpectomy in July2023 with sentinel lymph nodes removed. I developed a seroma in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988033/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I am wondering how much excess skin was left for those of you who are unhappy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017716/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 6:10am

If I will do the second surgery ( waiting for the recommendation from the tumor board...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981290/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

After reviewing my family history, my surgeon suggested gene testing. I found out about it a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124427/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15 9:25pm

I, too, had pain and swelling in my breast after radiation. After seeing my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108607/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20 7:13am

Thanks so much for your reply - a friend was diagnosed with ILC 8 yrs ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772654/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

Breast cancer in a lymph node towards the collar bone, and actually I think fairly deep....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851629/

Discussion: Esophageal Radiation Burn after breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

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