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I am also looking for a plastic surgeon at the Mayo waiting for my dr to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218271/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 1:24pm

I had 5 injections of the dye before my wire located lumpectomy. The surgeon marked the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149615/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

Thank you ladies, you made me feel much better! Yes, I'm going to have another doc,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162990/

Discussion: Has anyone had stitch start to push out after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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

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, 2024

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

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

I live in a big city with lots of healthcare options. I went to a local...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160333/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

what are fighting foods? my sister is about to get her mri and talk to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250695/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 2:04am

Several others have provided similar advice. You need to get a copy of the biopsy report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286210/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 21 hours ago

I had a core biopsy with six passes. The numbing agent hurt like heck. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264475/

Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 8:06pm

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

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

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

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

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

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