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I am facing this decision now. 30 yrs ago, I had a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331279/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 11:38am

@clynnford - that would have been my preference for my dbl mastectomy it wasn't an option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944240/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Thanks for your reply. My lumpectomies, capsulectomies, and reconstruction were done at my local hospital. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665666/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

I agree with the white coat conspiracy of silence. I told my surgeon NO to radiology....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254804/

Discussion: Fatigue is worse after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 12:44pm

I had a somewhat similar situation recurrence to my skin and to my chest wall. One...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262854/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 4:06pm

I went through that. I was really upset too with a tissue expander but that type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245018/

Discussion: bilateral mastectomy implant removal before chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 5:42am

Finally connected with my oncologist from previous cancer and she is ordering a breast MRI and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090997/

Discussion: Invasive carcinoma of no special type (ductal)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

My biopsy showed ADH. Surgeon was not sure she could remove all the ADH given my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033237/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

@mossa what a good question! I always assumed from the time of diagnosis. Do you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014187/

Discussion: “5 year survival” starts at diagnosis or when therapy ends?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

mskim64 @mskim64 I was first seen in a Breast Clinic by an oncologist who coordinated all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978338/

Discussion: Diagnosed IDC with metastasis to lymph node: Who to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Hi Colleen. The MRI went well, thank you. It did show that the cancer is multicentric,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957031/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

This was found during 6month check up with the oncologist after a lumpectomy 2 years ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877091/

Discussion: Did cancer come back with sudden rise in 27 29 marker?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I'm TNBC and BRCA2+ my oncologist recommended bilateral and my surgeon said lumpectomy would be sufficient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838079/

Discussion: Today I will know if I have the genetic genes for cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

The more I read , the more I am unsure. Diagnosed in October 2021 through core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771802/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I'm so glad you listened to your feelings, and it worked out for the best! I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208251/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

I wouldn't do chemo or any other infusion without it. But then again, the same surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122567/

Discussion: Has anyone had a mediport implanted?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

I can't cry either! It is weird, but better than crying all the time! For me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095440/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I had a mastectomy and only three nodes removed, but I still developed lymphedema and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031790/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

If you need it drained, ask for a numbing shot beforehand. I saw my surgeon, who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921333/

Discussion: Is a rash after a lumpectomy normal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear this but happy you have this intel for your next step....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915019/

Discussion: Bi-Rad C4 - 50-95% malignancy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

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