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I didn't realize UCLA has a center for phrenic nerve repair and a surgeon there who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181226/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Yes, that is the plan. She has to get rid of the infection, which seems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179382/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Hi! Same! Ah the gold standard treatment doled out to all of us with a big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288181/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 11:28am

Hi - I asked my surgeons (breast and plastic) why women would choose bilateral mastectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116589/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Thank you, to you and to all the incredibly wonderful people on this site. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103217/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Why did your friend choose mastectomy? Did she get reconstructive Also?How is she doing now?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087647/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

This website seems to be an excellent source of information on how to make this decision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063438/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Glad to hear you are done. Just had Double mastectomy with reconstruct. DCIS grade 3 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052356/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Thanks, Denise, it does help. My surgeon is male, but that is basically what he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026662/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I had 15 days radiation with a boost at the same time. I lived quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023515/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Oh my goodness I am so sorry for what you went through, what a grueling journey!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971063/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I had reconstructive surgery on both my girls. Went home after surgery worn the surgical bra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944192/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I was Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0 in early Feb this year. I found out I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929245/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

I'm sorry that it's taken me a few days to reply. i am 72 as well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909754/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

@dick61 Getting ready to start rad for stage 1 IDC lymph node + on Left breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890899/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Updates for all! I’ve graduated with a doctorate in anxiety! LoL kidding. Anxiety isn’t fun! So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867179/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I would definitely push for MRI. Since the MRI can examine my reconstructed boob side and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835526/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

This is why MRI is such a beneficial examination option. It’s the only way to “see”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835515/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Would you mind sharing whether you had reconstructive surgery and if so, the type? Due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760530/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

auntie, That's a good one for "when life gives you lemons". Glad it all worked out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333451/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

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