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My cancer team was all local. My oncology breast surgeon has followed my case for 11...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165332/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

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, 2024

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 am being treated at Mayo Clinic in AZ. I count this as blessing. I initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777052/

Discussion: HER2 positive research trial TPIV100

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

@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

I’m 60. April 2023 had lumpectomy on left breast and reconstruction on both. Took 3 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997544/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I had my lumpectomy on August 16th, for DCIS. I had a lot of swelling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933252/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with 2A Invasive Ductal just before XMas when the surgeons office to which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799184/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177965/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Leave the steri strips in place for now. Don't you have a follow up appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989820/

Discussion: DCIS surgery thru nipple: How did you take off the strips easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Thank you everyone for your comments/support and knowledge. I have been diagnosed with ILC, classic type,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945463/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

I had my port removed about a week ago. I was warned by the Surgeon that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805655/

Discussion: Anyone else have a divot after port removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

In my case, the tissue provided to Oncotype was from the actual tumor removed at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740529/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

No he didn't. He said the odds were not greatly improved if I didn't take it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708504/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

I had a seroma but it has gone away. No pain. All seems good. I read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183568/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I didn't realize UCLA has a center for phrenic nerve repair and a surgeon there who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181226/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

So sorry to hear of this new finding. I have had 4 breast surgeries since 2006,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063305/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

how can they know for sure w/out biopsy? Did surgeon explain how she can have that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950182/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I had both sides injected in an exam room by my surgeon. She thought she removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754739/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

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

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