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@nataliehope Be sure to talk with your oncologist and surgeon regarding mastectomy versus lumpectomy for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208272/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2020

Assuming you’re your appt is at the McKinley location you’ll check in at desk on 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906340/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I chose to have a DM. when 1st diagnosed, I was only going to take one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102805/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 9:10am

I had both at the same time in Dec. All turned out fine and I’m thrilled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839049/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@jdriver Surgeons now are re-defining how many nodes are taken. At my local medical center they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284021/

Discussion: 13 cancerous lymph nodes not detected on imaging

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

Hope you are doing well. I get an MRI every other year and a diagnostic mammogram,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I had the same experience with the surgeon saying chemo first to shrink a 3.1 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823520/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I had a radiation seed implanted the day before a lumpectomy. The surgeon explained that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697699/

Discussion: How did you decide on breast cancer treatment based on Oncotype?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

I am glad my plastic surgeon opted for skin sparing instead of nipple sparing surgery. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219981/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

I had 5 large lymph nodes “cortical thickening” and none of them had cancer in them....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939653/

Discussion: IDC newly diagnosed-crawling sensation-lymph node thickening

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

My international flight is over 15 hours. My Physical Therapist told me NOT to wear sleeve....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919399/

Discussion: What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Thank you so much for taking time with this info. I haven't had surgery yet still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208261/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102887/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 10:55am

Linda, so sorry you are going through this. I had a similar situation when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788576/

Discussion: Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

@fiesty76 By any chance, has anyone talked to you about possible lymphedema of the breast? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286933/

Discussion: Chronic Pain after Stage 4 Breast Cancer Surgery, Chemo and Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

After biopsy and lumpectomy I have the same diagnosis ( ADH, ALH) plus LCIS. My surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902311/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I’m choosing double mastectomy for the same reason… dense breast tissue, 3 lumpectomies on one side,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132417/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 2:07pm

What does it mean surgically rendered tissue? My understanding is that Oncotype is done after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756460/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Thank you! I just got off the phone with our insurance liaison. I told her it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943161/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

resort: I have ILC and had a mammogram and ultrasound 8/09/23. Next appointment would be mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944737/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

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