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I had 6 nodes removed and three were positive. The Onco Type Dx test score was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747535/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

I actually thought lymphedema was caused by my surgeon when I had my lumpectomy. I applaud...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167381/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

It seems ridiculous to cut it that close when cancer is life-threatening. Is another 2-3 mm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143178/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

https://www.health.harvard.edu/medical-tests-and-procedures/excisional-biopsy-of-the-breast-a-to-z https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/biopsy/art-20043922 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/breast-biopsy I cannot let misinformation sit. To say that the only reason to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211311/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2019

I am the same as you as far as being sent to a surgeon right after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903867/

Discussion: What % of women with ADH contract breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I had a trigger thumb in 2022 before I got diagnosed or started any medications and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293917/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1 12:05am

I am on my second time only on the other breast. I regret not doing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321597/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 11:45am

Lumpectomy wasn’t really an option because of the size of the mass and where it’s at....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338960/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 8:10am

Lisa - Thank you for sharing your healing timeline with me. Surgery will be a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232465/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 4:08pm

I had chemo and radiation before my surgery. The biopsy only showed one lymph node infected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158330/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I see my oncologist next week and that's part of my question for her. I'm almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102367/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

Thank you for the information. Prednisone definitely helps. This is the third time they put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941107/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I met with another surgeon today who immediately once felt the lump said it should Come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770821/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

It was a fairly easy decision as I had three locations of DCIS spread out so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762440/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I had diep flap revonstruction on August 8, 2007, immediately after my bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Maurice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215242/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I’m so sorry you suffer so much from that surgery. My understanding is that surgeon only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183896/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Hi! We are all rooting for you - keep us in mind! My surgeon at MGH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908929/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Hi. Thank you for your response. I actually had a consult today with the plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874499/

Discussion: LCIS multiple biopsies in 1 1/2 years.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

My DCIS was very small and the lumpectomy showed good margins. My surgeon was open to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976768/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hi @mchler73 and @katrina123 – My nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction on October 23 went well. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166444/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

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