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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 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

I agree- get an opinion from a plastic surgeon who does post mastectomy care.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933505/

Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Praying that all goes well with your surgery on Tuesday. You’re a warrior. Who is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919807/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Yes. My surgeon wanted to be completely sure that was the diagnosis, so removal was done....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711254/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2022

My surgeon is not doing any Oncotype DX or gene testing. I'm stage one and 69.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262850/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 3:59pm

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 a few weeks before surgery. I'm guessing that it should be ok being placed some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358786/

Discussion: SAVI Scout prior to lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 7:03pm

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

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

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

@cruz97, how are you doing? Have you seen the surgeon? What did you learn?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290891/

Discussion: Breast implant lumps and pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:07am

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

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

Thank you for the positive feedback. I will see my oncology surgeon at the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337963/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 4:00pm

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

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