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@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

Hi @kammcn, welcome. It is always disconcerting when opinions of the members of your medical team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666603/

Discussion: Anastrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2021

I was diagnosed with DCIS, grade 1, rapid cells and not estrogen derived. It was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647707/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Thank you for your words of hope. I am ok with the surgery to remove my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303628/

Discussion: Double Mastectomy and possible Colon Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2020

Hi @sugardoll4, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211292/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

Hi @fashionmom. Sorry you are in the breast cancer club. I had the choice between a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291801/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 9:13am

My experience is that you’d probably see the medical oncologist to review the pathology from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147801/

Discussion: Wife will have biopsy next week. Which doctor to see first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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

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

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

@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

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

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

LOL, not really. I have no problem asking for a pill and I will do that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817746/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

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

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

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

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