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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

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

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 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

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

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

@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

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

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

It did not. I actually wrote a letter to the surgeon and ask for them. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813634/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

I did and saw a PA. The PA has no idea about the Pathology result and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990211/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

Just Dr Google 🙃- see my new surgeon in September and hope to get some more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120063/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I had it removed. My breast surgeon is sending me to an oncologist. The tissue that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788826/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

Request ultrafast mri. Have your oncologist surgeon speak to radiologist about ultra fast mri of breasts.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111001/

Discussion: Remove lump even though mammo and ultrasound are negative?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

That surgeon wouldn't have been in MY life anymore! Bless your heart and good for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032290/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

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