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Welcome @lll3, I can imagine you're concerned. There is something called post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775140/

Discussion: Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I can't speak to how people would likely evaluate the OncotypeDX score but it helped me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699746/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

@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, 2024

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

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Discussion: lymph node biopsy differences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

Hi, I had almost exactly the same process happen to me, with a few exceptions. I...

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Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

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, 2024

I had the same experience: Loved my surgeon, was pronounced cancer-free, thought I was done except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948238/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

I have other people tell me something similar. This is the second surgeon I am going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925027/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Sorry for the late reply. After the biopsy found ADH the did a lumpectomy or they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852945/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

On my personal experience, My DCIS couldn’t be felt from the outside. The area of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757349/

Discussion: Pain after my biopsy yesterday

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I see surgeon for first time the 13th, surgery was Dec 1. Have 3 drains, 2...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2021

I had to have a second surgery after my lumpectomy and reconstructive. My DCIS the margins...

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Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 8:07am

No. I am in the beginning stages of consultations only. No set in stone decision on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252584/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 12:43pm

Initially when I saw the surgeon, she said 5-10 years on ai. Then saw oncologist and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303632/

Discussion: Exemestane and extreme fatigue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 9:25pm

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

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Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

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, 2024

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

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

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

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

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