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Hi - I asked my surgeons (breast and plastic) why women would choose bilateral mastectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116589/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Yep…I have the exact same divot. It’s actually quite common although I’ve only ran into one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805699/

Discussion: Anyone else have a divot after port removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Hi @katho3 -- In 2013, at 54, I had a double mastectomy since I have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865416/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

First I want to wish you luck in your journey! March 2022 I was told had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808709/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

UPDATE: Had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy surgery today. Reported to the hospital at 6:30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164334/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

In April 22 I had a partial mastectomy and at the same time breast reconstruction/reduction on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075268/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

I would like to ask others about timelines - how long after your diagnosis did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966417/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

cathd @cathd I understand the anxiety over wait time. I did 6 months of a hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957645/

Discussion: Wait time from diagnosis to surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

@nikkifrn you said you are waiting for a biopsy result. You will probably need those results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904909/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I had a right breast mastectomy for IDC, stage 1, grade 1 in August 2022. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869182/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I opted with delayed reconstruction since I am doing radiation now. They put expanders as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776785/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

My oncologist quotes very different percentages. In late May, I had an invasive DCIS lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769782/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I am glad you have clear margins and lymph nodes! We can certainly celebrate that. Not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663025/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

Oh thank you so much . I am getting a more positive feel with all your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057785/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I know the waiting is almost unbearable. I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905241/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I had a bilateral mastectomy in 2015 with referral to breast cancer oncologist. Who said no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687140/

Discussion: MBC 7 years later: Do you ask yourself why and what ifs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

I would at least get a second opinion (and possibly a second biopsy). I would not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742882/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Same here, on Anastrozole for 2+ years now and consistently high blood pressure, which I suspect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241595/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 2:03pm

You should see oncologist too for further blood testing. I had lumpectomy and my margins and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002324/

Discussion: ILC Is a lumpectomy typically the first step?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Hi! @briarrose: I am so sorry for what you have been through:( I, too, need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351054/

Discussion: Pain at night while taking Anastrazole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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