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Thanks for the alert. I stay vigilant and will do my best to continue so. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259461/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I had IDC stage 1 left breast, clear margins, ER+91-100%. My surgeon recommended meds + radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997486/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 7:19am

I had IDC cancer. Left breast. 11mm. Had lumpectomy. Nothing in margins or lymph nodes. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007213/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 11:01am

I received the biopsy shots at least an hour before surgery, probably longer, in a dimly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079763/

Discussion: What is doctor supposed to do when sentinel lymph node biopsy fails?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 7:45pm

I've been to two different hospitals. Conway Medical Center and now MUSC (Medical University of South...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926223/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

@mjmac I did not have reconstruction (11 years ago) and am happy I didn’t. Like you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133485/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 2:48pm

My understanding of what Dr. Kaufman is most known for is a nerve graph. He takes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094965/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jun 27 7:41am

I too have been on anastrozole for 5 months after having undergone lumpectomy and WB radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736361/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

May I ask what your "treatments" were? I had a lumpectomy for ILC 11/30 and just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781305/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

It is a personal decision and it is your decision. My surgeon helped me with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766590/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

I had 16 proton therapy treatments after mastectomy and 6 lymph nodes removed (3 positive) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766129/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I was 68 when I had a double mastectomy in October 2020. My surgeon was great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779345/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

I have gone flat; have her make sure she and her surgeon agree on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835082/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

@auntieoakley There is a lot out there on these swell spots/pads. Not just used for breasts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653601/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

Thanks for the thought-provoking replies. I may, stress may, reconsider my decision not to take hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687314/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Are you looking for supportive additional treatments for you as a person or anti-cancer treatments? If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870401/

Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Something to consider if you have not had your 3rd surgery yet. I did not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926442/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Wow ! That is exactly my situation and I am so afraid of radiation because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994735/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:22pm

I agree it's a personal decision. They explained that no matter how good the surgeon -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128007/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 9:14am

I had a lumpectomy, 18 radiation treatments, the last 4 being 'bursts'. I had lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770621/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

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