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Hello. I was diagnosed in January 2018. Cancer in right breast. I chose to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238183/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I have pagets disease also. I had a lumpectomy a month ago. Also had a tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352548/

Discussion: Miss my life pre-cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

It really is an eyeopener! I am hoping to meet with a surgeon soon but have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873880/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Thanks. I'll check about the CDK 4/6. I'm not really familiar with it. My oncologist does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839621/

Discussion: Still on Letrozole but do I need it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

My surgery clips were put in before my surgery to show where the cancer cells were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821605/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

@sparklegram - I’m sorry you’re in such pain. I’ve had 3 knee replacements and was very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86832/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

I was given silicone tape to fix my, pulled pursestring looking mastectomy scar. Others have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118345/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Mine was 17mm idc, deep, close to the chest. Surgeon elected to go in from under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531316/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:14am

I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Thank you for the input. I asked for the antibiotics when I had the fever but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002183/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Ty my surgeon is supposed to call me on the 26th. Then I can see who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934584/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS and also a very rare type of invasive metaplastic carcinoma. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929705/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Thank you @eku for sharing this. Your treatment sounds tolerable. My surgeon felt a mastectomy wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874787/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Thanks for your prompt reply. Did your surgeon tell you up front or after? Was it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864773/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 22, 2023

I have issues in my diphragms from complications from a lung surgery a number of years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807238/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I am 57. My primary care read my mammogram to say that I needed follow in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659706/

Discussion: Breast Density with multiple cyst. Recent Birads 4

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2021

@trixie1313 and @nataliehope may have some experience to share about this. Here's some information about Necrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312763/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

@lansing So glad to hear you are doing well and stress and side effects are gone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467137/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast cancer with negative mamograms and no lesions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

@aeso2351 Would like to know what you decided to do. I am in the same boat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417005/

Discussion: Biopsy shows atpical hyperplasia in left breast: Can I avoid surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

They are definitely hard to diagnose, especially the one on the outside. I had 4 doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287591/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2025

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