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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 meet with surgeon on 10/2, and should then get surgery date.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275559/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2019

I had a seroma just below my mastectomy incision line. My surgeon aspirated it (liquid) at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930338/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

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 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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820534/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

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

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

Hello @gran71 I didn’t have a knee replacement but I did require a few surgeries due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341687/

Discussion: Has anyone on tamoxifen had a knee replacement?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:13pm

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

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

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

Sorry to delay in responding. I've been getting a good care team lined up. I appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339694/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Had to Switch Doctors When to Start Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 11:18am

My treatment was in Houston at MD Anderson. So plastic surgeon was there too. She was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057970/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

No, not me. I was just diagnosed with DCIS first time. Waiting for MRI and appt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977705/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

My DCIS area was so small that the surgeon saw no reason to check lymph nodes.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900775/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

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