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Hi Well, that's not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for sharing. This is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997933/

Discussion: Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:30pm

@meeshodge Let me see if I can clarify. Sentinel nodes are lymph nodes, they are the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118699/

Discussion: lymph node biopsy differences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 7:50am

@bpknitter53 Like you, I have a lumpy chest, extra skin on sides (the worst) and concave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130718/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 5:15pm

My lumpectomy for Stage Zero Intermediate Grade DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) was March 15, 2024....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185004/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5 1:26pm

UPDATE: Had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy surgery today. Reported to the hospital at 6:30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164334/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 8:52pm

Hi! Karen: I am so sorry that you are still suffering from numb & pain 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149528/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 4:03am

My initial pathology report indicated that I had LCIS (which unlike DCIS, is not cancer). I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772280/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

I'm glad that you're getting a second opinion. Or more. I had a very plain vanilla...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742372/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I'm here because of the bloated stomach I noticed just today. I had bilateral mastectomy last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652910/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

@trixie1313 that is just what happened to me. I had 3D mammo. It showed nothing. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659805/

Discussion: Breast Density with multiple cyst. Recent Birads 4

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2021

Thank you so much for sharing! I am 61 yo with HER2+ stage 2. Just met...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862708/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

@colleenyoung Well a phone call is going out first thing in the morning to ask why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87120/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

It was shocking but fortunately very short lived… and it allowed my breast surgeon to trace...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943583/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Thank you Library Mom, I am trying to stay strong, I get my moments. As I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903775/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Have you suffered from lymphedema as a result of having all of the lymph nodes under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914418/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

This process of getting answers has been a long one. I think I am close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082011/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 3:16pm

My breast cancer recurred in my chest wall and pectoral muscle 7 years after my double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044166/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 11:19am

@frank1956 I can appreciate your trying to get ahead of this but in my experience they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147656/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26 12:01pm

I had same experience. Original diagnosis DCiS stage 0, but after lumpectomy they found 2mm invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146746/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24 2:51pm

mchler, I also had Low Grade Adeno Squamous Metaplastic Carcinoma. Apparently, this is a difficult cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914578/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

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