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I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a lumpectomy 12 years ago followed by radiation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953705/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hello Zebra, "I'm wondering if she used the same scalpel for the mastectomies and the lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965468/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Thinking of you and in your "corner" - I also had my surgery (lumpectomy ILC) at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914576/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

@creekgirl I am so sorry you are going through these very frightening times. I, too, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794410/

Discussion: Double lumpectomies in same breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

clynnford, Did you say that you are considering a dbl mastectomy, but you don't want any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943331/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Apocrine features means the cells resemble sweat gland cells in their shape. I was also diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899926/

Discussion: My path report says invasive ductal carcinoma with apocrine features.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

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

Hi, Finally, did you do a mastectomy or lumptectomy? My condition is similar to yours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972594/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I am newly diagnosed too and it is very helpful to read everyone’s experiences. I meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965937/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970371/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I had mastectomy was due to I already had lumpectomy for ADH a year ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038856/

Discussion: Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 11:35am

I think a common way to treat ADH is to have it removed. Lumpectomy is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038280/

Discussion: Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 10:48am

I was diagnosed with DCIS in which means in situ in one place in the milk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071179/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 6:40pm

My experience would recommend that you absolutely do the double. I've never had a second thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776928/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Hi violetita07 and other ladies on the discussion board! I will add in my two cents....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209136/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Hi@Trixie1313: Thank you so much. The axial webbing sounds like something that I am working with....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984709/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56 with DCIS in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832477/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

My doctor gave me some percentages regarding recurrence for IDC, Stage 1a as follows: Lumpectomy only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988290/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hi @prc73 - You probably feel very anxious and concerned about what to do. I understand!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988852/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I live in S. Florida and will be going to the Lynn Cancer Institute here. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007054/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 7:48am

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