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Hi all, When you select surgeon and hospital, what is the consideration? My situation now is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782062/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Thanks. I'm with you. Trust in your surgeon is everything. I trust mine.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039392/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

And you had a skilled surgeon like I did. Fingers crossed for you!!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881042/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

No, not yet. I have not seen the breast surgeon …I’ll keep you posted.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814479/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Yes, I have implants and will talk to my surgeon at my next appt

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246122/

Discussion: Implants: News and questions about recalls

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2019

I would definitely question the lift surgery. I had used a surgeon for my first 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939583/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I would think that there's a plastic surgeon closer to you. Try Google/

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Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I would highly recommend seeing another breast surgeon . I had my ADH removed 13 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808374/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Thank you for your response. I have an appointment with a surgeon in a little more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804269/

Discussion: Today is Day 1

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

My hematoma was still quite swollen and painful when I had the lumpectomy but the surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059657/

Discussion: MRI guided Biopsy - What was your experience like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

I'm 2 weeks in with a diagnosis of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. According to my breast MRI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271765/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 12:23pm

I had my surgery at JAX Mayo. My surgeon was Emmanuel Gabriel and is trained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205017/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 7:35am

Take a deep breath. Your next appointment with your surgeon will have more information on path...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904050/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

It’s great when you feel confident about finding the right decision for yourself. 22 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366748/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 1:15am

Just spoke with my breast surgeon and she said they no longer use that type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074045/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

I developed large area denim’s too. My surgeon said it will gradually be absorbed.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938141/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

@lisaok, any update? Did you see your surgeon and get this looked after?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741663/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Concern

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

Having had my port removed 2 weeks ago all I can say is that all this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805700/

Discussion: Anyone else have a divot after port removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Thank you...surgeon doing limited dissection... Not complete one but still need drain.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755017/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

@anniemae2, any update? Did the surgeon suggest waiting a bit longer to start radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708158/

Discussion: Can radiation cause a hematoma to solidify?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2022

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