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Dear Friends, I have IgM kappa MGUS, dx 2015, and last month a tiny spiculated nodule,...

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Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

I was wondering if you could reach out to your surgeon and ask their office to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917043/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

When I was diagnosed I went within minutes from the radiologist who detected the cancer to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912253/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I had my lumpectomy in December. I used the binder 24-7 until my post op with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873980/

Discussion: Post surgery (lumpectomy) - what to look out for?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I have had discomfort in my rib cage area that was from the drains. My surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851967/

Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I have had 4 interactions with neurologists and neurosurgeons in Phoenix and did not feel like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815578/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Your reply is much clearer than from the doctors . I have learned about the OncoDX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693180/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Don’t wait. My lymphedema started after I finished radiation therapy and worsened very quickly from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132654/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Aug 29, 2024

Having to live with a single mastectomy Nov. 2021 and I would one million percent recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344991/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 8:50am

I did chemo first. I also had lymph node positive for ER+ cancer, oncotype score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826074/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I have had breast cancer twice and have had bilateral lumpectomies at different times. After finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/46232/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Always appreciate your responses, Trixie, and this is no exception. Smiles to you and thanks for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292657/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Help for Lymphedema and Cellulitis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2020

I had my lumpectomy on Jan. 30, 2023, and the incision seems quite large considering they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805350/

Discussion: Surgery options: Is laparoscopy ever used for lumpectomy? Savi Scout?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hi there -- I am having a likely benign lump surgically removed in August 2023 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899333/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

I was actually considering posting similar questions on this forum but wasn't sure it would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211217/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2018

First it was 17 then it was 23. I dont know why the change in scores....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099408/

Discussion: Really Hard Days ...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

Thank you Laurie. I will read the article you recommended. The next phone appointment I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074251/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

I asked my surgeon to test for the androgen receptor because I personally wanted to know....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986960/

Discussion: What is the prognosis for a triple negative apocrine breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Just goes to show the huge discrepancy in BC medical/surgical community. Both my surgeon(MGH) and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948638/

Discussion: Estrogen cream recommended for prolapse, but ER+ Thoughts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

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