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oh what an awful experience. It's amazing what can go wrong with all this. Feels like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070630/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

I also had a re-excision and my surgeon told me that, although it is rare, since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980875/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Thanks a lot for that reply, that’s exactly was I was thinking. My lumpectomy is in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939582/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932822/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Thank you so much, @windyshores and @oakley for responding so fast! I’m looking for a second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928972/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

chemo pills are- Anastrozole. No problems except some hot flashes and my stomach is getting larger....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824487/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Dear ccc1965: Regarding lymphedema: 1.). How typical? As you noted, it depends somewhat on the number...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330785/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 4:38pm

Yes, I will. As a therapist myself, I believe in the power of therapy! Yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288203/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 11:56am

thanks for responding. Lumpectomy was 1 week ago. I'm still healing. Was surprised after surgery that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314694/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 8:51am

I am confused by what you say ... that PLCIS accounts for 5% of lobular cancers....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329319/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 3:19pm

Hi Thks for info. Yes mine was stage 0 dcis insitu. The way the surgeon explains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988661/

Discussion: What type of radiation did you have after DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hi It sounds like you and I are alike. As far as right side d c,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986837/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I had a lumpectomy for invasive DCIS and the surgeon did not get clear margins. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981938/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

It has been determined between my heart surgeon and pulmonary doctor to much time elapsed from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176214/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2018

@meeshodge I wanted to thank you for bringing up AFC, aesthetic flat closure. You had mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203342/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 5:57pm

My surgeon wanted an MRI 6mo. After surgery, but since I just finished radiation May 8,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877094/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I was diagnosed at stage 2 which was later determined to be stage 3. I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799297/

Discussion: Time you took to process

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I am pretty much the same as you. ER+, PR-, HER2-. I did a lumpectomy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772569/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

Your physicians need to communicate among themselves to provide a coherent and consistent message to you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284799/

Discussion: I've had 3 cancers: Thyroid cancer, Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2019

I just wanted to throw this out there for those having to go through biopsy's, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311569/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 5:46am

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