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My hematomas were still painful & present 4 weeks after the biopsy. My surgeon removed them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757354/

Discussion: Pain after my biopsy yesterday

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I was so very lucky that I made appointment w/ a breast surgeon because I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942090/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Yes. I had a hematoma too after my 2nd breast was removed and both implants went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030200/

Discussion: Anyone have a Hematoma after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 10:23pm

They are the teaching hospital. The surgeon is a professor at University of Florida. That doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821308/

Discussion: Many problems with Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I was offered chemo, but my oncotype dx was only 27, and factoring in my age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149619/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

My MRI of my right breast was delayed by one week. Just got the reports from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962897/

Discussion: Is this Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

See the surgeon you are not bothering her, this is what they do, they want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069480/

Discussion: Fat Necrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:49am

Thank you for sharing your story. We all have to hear what the doctors say, research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074065/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 8:40pm

Just an update - my appointment with the surgeon went well, he explained the pathology results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081216/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 9:30am

heidiell67, I had the skin sparing and i stayed my same small size. It has made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168842/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 10:06pm

My surgeon seems to think I will have no issues with healing or scarring. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927740/

Discussion: Healing from surgery on previously radiated tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Hello @betsyk. Did your surgeon offer you lumpectomy and mastectomy? How did you choose?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761816/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I believe some hospitals have a pathologist on standby so the surgeon will know if clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761396/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hello @sue417! Hope you are doing well and are comfortable. Did the surgeon reattach the nipple?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981621/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

What does CYA mean? Ask your surgeon why she didn't say anything earlier.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987685/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I had Sonoma after mastectomy and lymph node removal. Surgeon gave me drain after surgery. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027230/

Discussion: I came through the surgery just fine!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:38am

I wondering if one can choose flat initially and then reconstruct later? Did the surgeon say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781832/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Great advice on the wound vac! I see my first surgeon next week. Stay strong!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772104/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I had my ultrasound and the Seroma is 2cm. My surgeon will remove it and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936976/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

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