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My international flight is over 15 hours. My Physical Therapist told me NOT to wear sleeve....

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Discussion: What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Hope you are doing well. I get an MRI every other year and a diagnostic mammogram,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I had the same experience with the surgeon saying chemo first to shrink a 3.1 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823520/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I had a radiation seed implanted the day before a lumpectomy. The surgeon explained that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697699/

Discussion: How did you decide on breast cancer treatment based on Oncotype?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

I am glad my plastic surgeon opted for skin sparing instead of nipple sparing surgery. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219981/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

I had both at the same time in Dec. All turned out fine and I’m thrilled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839049/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@jdriver Surgeons now are re-defining how many nodes are taken. At my local medical center they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284021/

Discussion: 13 cancerous lymph nodes not detected on imaging

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

Thank you so much for taking time with this info. I haven't had surgery yet still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208261/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Hello @sharonandkathy i am sorry you are going through this. If this is a very recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314511/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:56pm

Well, being 78 I haven’t had an OB/GYN or pelvic exams for several years. My PCP...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 10:28am

Im not sure of a best number to call but this is a main number posted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005934/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Hi. I also had dcis and idc. I had a double M last week. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218030/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 9:14am

I'm tagging fellow members @ellerbracke @trixie1313 @oilermama @schmeeckle64 @mhsosa who have experience with Zometa, some who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689269/

Discussion: Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

I’m choosing double mastectomy for the same reason… dense breast tissue, 3 lumpectomies on one side,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132417/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

After biopsy and lumpectomy I have the same diagnosis ( ADH, ALH) plus LCIS. My surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902311/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Linda, so sorry you are going through this. I had a similar situation when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788576/

Discussion: Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I had a saline implant after mastectomy 22yr ago. Was told never need a mammogram because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292827/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 2:00pm

After positive mammogram radiology oncologist did needle biopsy. After those results I saw surgeon who then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148194/

Discussion: Wife will have biopsy next week. Which doctor to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

Thank you Laurie I am scheduled next week for an US guided lymph node biopsy (2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118722/

Discussion: lymph node biopsy differences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

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