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Hello @sue417! Hope you are doing well and are comfortable. Did the surgeon reattach the nipple?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981621/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

Hello @betsyk. Did your surgeon offer you lumpectomy and mastectomy? How did you choose?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761816/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I believe some hospitals have a pathologist on standby so the surgeon will know if clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761396/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi! Just recently diagnosed with ILC - just starting journey-in 2 weeks I meet with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771847/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

My surgeon seems to think I will have no issues with healing or scarring. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927740/

Discussion: Healing from surgery on previously radiated tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I had Sonoma after mastectomy and lymph node removal. Surgeon gave me drain after surgery. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027230/

Discussion: I came through the surgery just fine!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

My breast cancer surgeon knew while we were in surgery that she had clear margins.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924633/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Thank you for your prayers. I'm not scheduled for surgery yet. Just going to oncologist surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919813/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

@coloradored, have you talked to your radio-oncologist and/or surgeon about this swelling? Does it come and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814683/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

@tracestew I am going to chime in and agree with the surgeon recommendation. Most of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941160/

Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

There are side effects anda longer recovery with a complete mastectomy. It is not a walk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353459/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 4:02pm

In my case, it was offered by the first surgeon I met with. I denied. Second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224406/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 7:46am

I’ve had the surgeon, oncologist, my gyn and internist advise removal. Are they just backing eachother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900211/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I’m surprised the radiologist would say that so unequivocally. You need to see the labs -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946974/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I had my ultrasound and the Seroma is 2cm. My surgeon will remove it and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936976/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

I completely agree with you that the medical staff are trying to use the least intervention...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211277/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

I had a lumpectomy due to inductal Ca over 30 years ago. Then, I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153087/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

Hi again. Sorry I have another question. Since cancer can’t be seen with the naked eye,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981062/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Try to find a breast surgeon that specializes in breast cancer. My BC presented as cellulitis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307861/

Discussion: Nipple pain, doctor dismissive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 1:57pm

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