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My Surgeon in FL said it's not necessary to clean up the margins since I'm getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320822/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 10:59am

That’s correct, my question to the surgeon, was how many, and where?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815083/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

My head is spinning. I am confused about how to move forward with the surgeries. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761814/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Perhaps your body image is the major factor at this stage. A lumpectomy will leave you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120449/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I had two lumpectomies and the surgeon couldn’t get clear margins so I had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887171/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Breast surgeon and I initially discussed lumpectomy since I have smaller malignancy. Then plastic surgeon suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288095/

Discussion: PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2020

Thanks. I’m going to see the plastic surgeon tomorrow for the first time. My lumpectomy is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838302/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

@laf70, how did the appointment with the surgeon go? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810481/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

I'm Stage 0 DCIS - thank GOD for early detection. I formally meet with a breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078021/

Discussion: How to Manage My Husband and Son

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

Sorry for your wife’s diagnosis. This site is an enormously valuable resource. My care team involves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281502/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 8:46am

Hi.. I was diagnosed with DCIS in January. It is extremely scary to hear those words:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330847/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS 5.5 weeks postpartum

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 7:25pm

Did Medicare pay for DIEP Flap? I was told by surgeon that they do not.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762515/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Surgery is scheduled for April 17. It was a little difficult getting the three Drs together....surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297817/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

I had the axillary dissection, at the same time as my bilateral mastectomy (with the injection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315315/

Discussion: Sentinal lymph node biopsy after mastectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

@blackcat CYA means cover your a** meaning the surgeon was pointing the finger at the oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987796/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

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

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 have a team established with the breast clinic, Rochester, Mayo Clinic. Through my treatment plan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765953/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Hi @ambermcc, I'm considering an elective lateral mastectomy (had nipple sparing mastectomy on the right in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147096/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Choosing the right surgeon who has an expertise in breast cancer and margins will save you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318584/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 11:38am

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