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@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:36pm

I was dx w/ extensive, multi-focal DCIS in 2005 at age 39 & the rec then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884380/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I’m 66 had lumpectomy and reconstructive surgery at the same time. I am very glad I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338011/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 5:12pm

I’ve been going to PT regularly since restrictions were lifted after my March reconstructive surgery. PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338385/

Discussion: Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 9:49am

I feel like reason for removal of a heathy breast is that it helps with anxiety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337877/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 1:54pm

Wow, thank you so so much for this helpful and kind comment, I appreciate so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943474/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I had a partial mastectomy using oconoplastic techniques meaning they technically reconstructed that breast, and surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323666/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 12:02pm

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 1:50pm

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293690/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:24pm

Hi @lilc - I did have the pectoral fascia removed. My surgeon’s response is that they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303495/

Discussion: Severe pain immediately after waking from right masectomy surgery.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 4:06pm

Hi! Same! Ah the gold standard treatment doled out to all of us with a big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288181/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 11:28am

Wow, that is a scary infection with a 50% survival rate. I do truly understand her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179733/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163464/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

MJ- I had triple negative breast cancer, no lymph node involvement and the ATM gene. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121177/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Thank you for your response. I'm glad there's no pain. The Lidocaine shot is not very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114845/

Discussion: Did anyone have a SAVI SCOUT marker placed prior to surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

I had recurrent cancer 17 years after I was first diagnosed. The 2 things that really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Mlooys- I feel similar to ppat4pr. I was 72 when I made my decision not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079277/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I needed time to adjust to hearing “cancer” and did not tell anyone but family in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028631/

Discussion: How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Hi Deb, I’m 68 as well. Do you have to be on a blocker? That’s my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026702/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Don’t think that way. Stay positive listen to the doctors and if you need second opinions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947933/

Discussion: Four months after suspicious mammogram, I can palpate the lump now.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

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