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@cindylb - I too developed lymphedema after surgery and had seromas drained many times. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267101/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

@dac58 You would have to check with your care center/provider. At the large facility I belong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271729/

Discussion: Aromasin (exemestane)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2019

Lymphedema Update - I've been having 'words' with my breast surgeon department regarding this lymphedema issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87517/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

Oh Linda I'm so sorry! I met with the surgeon yesterday and she is extremely capable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337582/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

@windyshores I had a mastectomy 4 1/2 yrs ago and my oncologist never spoke about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031063/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 12:16pm

I saw my oncologist today. She has decided to order the Integrated Brac analysis blood test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966708/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Hello, I had nerve sparing, nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction with Dr. V in January....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913818/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I was just diagnosed in the middle of January with grade II infiltrating ductal carcinoma in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689137/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

Hi Mary, Yes I’ve had my biopsies done. Started with screening mammogram, then they recommended diagnostic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078926/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 10:19am

Hello. Through my biopsy, I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754134/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Can you give me someone of a breakdown of what will happen with my first time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906280/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

This is a decision you definitely need to have a serious talk with your physician about....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859384/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

Ugh, how frustrating for you! I hope you get it resolved very soon! Yeah I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930566/

Discussion: Developed a Seroma after surgery that didn’t go away on its own?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

@lpk28 Welcome to Mayo Connect! I think most of us are somewhat confused when we get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943384/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

It’s so strange. I almost made it to 5 years on AI and then developed tendinitis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728433/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

@phillypeach515 & @rarelybees2889 , I have also read about the " wait and see monitor method"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814438/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I had sentinel node, but found out from the surgeon that since the machine could not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267106/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

Windyshores, mine are different sizes too. I have more extra skin left on the R side....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017835/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:59am

Totally understand, @ema1 - A similar thing happened in my case. Actually, in my case, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979649/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I am 73 years old and I had DCIS in the left breast 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050660/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 1:18pm

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