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Good morning. By “surgically rendered tissue” I meant the tumor taken at the time of surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756473/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Dear @tctredwell1 and @callalloo Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'd ask you (both) what happened after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760336/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Everyone here is a Warrior. Brings tears to my eyes. All this information so heartfelt, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220026/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

I had a double mastectomy with expanders in February 2016 followed by chemo. Due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208252/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

She can call Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion. It is closer to you and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902744/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

@enaska1 Welcome to Connect! I’m sorry about your diagnosis- it is scary at first. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938710/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I had my biopsy and they marked where the mass was. My surgeon did a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887337/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Eku has it right; you have to get the facts. most importantly, how will the trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972865/

Discussion: Chemo delayed for clinical trial

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I had a lumpectomy along with removal of 13 lymph nodes (cancer present in 7) on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982092/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

I had a double mastectomy two years ago. No regrets about doing it but I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990616/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 5:28am

I have DCIS low-intermediate grade. 2 lumpectomy surgeries didn’t get clear margins. Refused radiation and tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988684/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hospice stopped due 2 no benefits. I taught myself wound care. I refused chemo+ since lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025628/

Discussion: Who knows anything or even has bc that has turned into fungating wound

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 3:58pm

My surgery was in 2016 for estrogen positive tumor. I had chemo first. Then surgery. Came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044157/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 11:06am

I had SMX in April 2024 and I think the anticipation for the surgery and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148760/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28 1:24pm

I actually think I was misdiagnosed. In 2015, I had gone to my doctor because I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757839/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2022

I'm 72 & I had cancer in my left breast (6cm) and some type of non-cancerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149635/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2020

@laparker, welcome. As you probably know, fat necrosis is a benign (not cancer) condition that most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712018/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2022

When I was first diagnosed the surgeon mentioned the possibility of a breast MRI but discouraged...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707253/

Discussion: Post Chemo CT-Scan: What tests are usually done after chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

@ntmarutz I am sorry this is distressing for you. I had a pretty big divot, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806638/

Discussion: Anyone else have a divot after port removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

I had lumpectomy to rule out any hidden cancers and thank God none were found. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796631/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

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