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Yes!!! I'd LOVE to start a support group! I could sure use some encouragement through this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246634/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:12pm

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266548/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 12:21pm

I personally had a fairly easy double mastectomy, the hard part was after. I had stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196577/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

Yes, I had a horrible infection - only the radiation doctor did not diagnose it -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173678/

Discussion: Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Hi @lilc - I did have the pectoral fascia removed. My surgeon’s response is that they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303495/

Discussion: Severe pain immediately after waking from right masectomy surgery.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 4:06pm

Hi Frank. I am 2 months post op from a bilateral mastectomy with expanders and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154943/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

I had my 1st phyllodes tumor removed in 1999 or 2000 in right breast and benign....

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Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I had a lumpectomy in my left breast in 2005. In 2024, I had a recurrance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130643/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Your situation sounds like mine. I have invasive lobular estrogen positive with 3small tumors that they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026356/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

@toomanyquestions - Thank you so much for your reply! You are really of comfort to so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001101/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I had a mastectomy, bilateral, and reconstructive at the same time. I was a nightmare! with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891408/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

I am doing amazing! For my stage 3 HER2 diagnosis- my double mastectomy, radiation and additional...

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Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I finished reconstructive surgery, cancer free and emotionally and physically amazing. I do not look back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885409/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I thought that was it - I was going to do it but the consult was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878728/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Had HER2 negative, estrogen and progesterone positive. Diagnosed in August at the ultrasound and later biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779498/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Looking normal: I was referring to wearing a prosthesis under clothing. Insurance covered bras and the...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

No, I did not have reconstructive surgery. I had what is noted in some reports as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760552/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I do have the mutation in ATM too.. All my test - MRI, ultrasound, mammogram are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213920/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2021

I was just diagnosed 3 months ago with invasive ductal carcinoma and had to make the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261441/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

I had bilateral mastectomy. To me, the drains were the worse part of the surgery. Very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244346/

Discussion: How Long Did You Have Your Drains in After Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

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