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Denise, 01/03/2020 I had an ultrasound and afterwards I asked the doctor if he thought it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864070/

Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

My post is mostly relevant to post surgery, and following radiation treatment. I haven’t found any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843957/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I had the same diagnosis. Had a lumpectomy on 1/24 and having a second on 2/28....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815429/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I stayed flat, and it’s been 4 years with no regrets. I told my surgeon I...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Good grief what a voyage! Because of covid, I forced myself to do my own research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329656/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

Hi I had first one take from belly as my surgeon said that’s the donor area...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Hi. I'm going in for surgery too. I had DCIS and it was invasive. Large tumor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081959/

Discussion: Breast Surgery; any advice to prepare for surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Hi @lesleyjt, Glad you came through the mastectomy with flying colors! So different for everyone. I...

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Discussion: Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

Colleen, Thanks for the compassion I appreciate it. I made the appointment with the breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964399/

Discussion: MRI guided Biopsy - What was your experience like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for your kind response. 😊 Some days I’m fine, other days my emotions sweep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912221/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I was diagnosed July 2020 with BC with Mets to Liver and Bones, I was given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887000/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

The surgeon is also the Exec Dir of a Breast Cancer Center which seems to give...

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Discussion: Is 81 too old for a lumpectomy in Stage 1 Grade 2 IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I need to add in i had a dbl mastectomy at the COH in Duarte Cal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195228/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

4+ years before being diagnosed with BC, I had pain in the bottom of one breast....

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Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2021

I have MLBC . Had several reccurrences over the course of 12 yrs. Double mastectomy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116201/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Thank you @auntieoakley, I feel like I know you reading your comments this last year. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665947/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

Just saw your response. I never had an MRI - they never suggested it. I do...

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Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

The incision on my lower abdomen goes from the side of the hip to the side...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I was also told that my lump (golf ball size) was nothing to worry about by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156300/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

A good physical exam by someone with experience in this area. (Not necessarily the breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120936/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024