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Thanks for responding. I woke up from surgery with both implants in place… that was nice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245035/

Discussion: bilateral mastectomy implant removal before chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 6:32am

I don’t think you did anything wrong but I’m not sure why we are not warned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950107/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Hi all, I'm just past the 6 month point post radiation. I had 5 days of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076319/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

In my case the radiation oncologist was more conservative than the surgeon, who had suggested one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163379/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

When I was on letrozole the first month was great ! Then by the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069574/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

I have a seroma too, since double mastectomy in December ‘23. The surgeon aspirated it twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032208/

Discussion: Seroma after drain removal? What questions should I ask the surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

6 months ago I had surgery to clear DCIS margins in my left breast. (Stage 0)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945251/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Hi ic67: I too have ILC and did not think during the process that I should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939036/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I have the same--about 6 weeks ahead of you. My experience with another surgery is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921516/

Discussion: Lingering aches + pins & needles?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Of course all the scientific language is new to me but I’m beginning to understand it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736307/

Discussion: Any early (less than 5yrs) local recurrence of early stage IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

I met a lady who has severe Lymphodema on her left arm - she said she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87495/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

Update-the reason my drain sites were so painful was that I had a massive infection, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244348/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2019

Last week (4/17/24) I had my second lumpectomy to remove PLCIS (pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056013/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Yes. ILC with large clump of cysts nearby in R. Breast. Hoping for same surveillance routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006643/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Most of the time they do a OncotypeDX test to genotype your tumor. I would imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932845/

Discussion: After lumpectomy? What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

I had bloody discharge during my mamo. I have been having greenish discharge before and wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920445/

Discussion: Nipple Discharge

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Hi - I'm from Boston area. 57 yrs and also diagnosed with ILC Stage 1 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872775/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Thank you I had double mastectomy, both breasts removed and another surgery afterwards because cancer was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865844/

Discussion: Changing Doctors for Followup: Who do I see?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Update: I am the one who started this post about LVI. Neither my surgeon nor my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862499/

Discussion: Lymphovascular Invasion Present

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I had a bilateral mastectomy eight days ago. My wonderful surgeon told me to feel that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836182/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

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