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@cartscoco then get them out. I had my bilateral May 2022 this is my second rodeo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800631/

Discussion: Can not tolerate the expanders, surgery was 13 days ago.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

I personally decided on 3D nipple tattoos because, quite frankly, I love not having projection at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743242/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

Thank you latebloomer for your reply. I have no clue what type of vacuum I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750860/

Discussion: Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

I too have small dog ears on the sides - not as flat as I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836986/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I was wondering but didn’t ask in this community—there were a few posts that said the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777845/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

Hello: I was diagnosed with DCIS, left breast in 2018 at age 63. There was too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304542/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

My oncotype DX score was 22, so there was no Chemo needed (it would not improve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86790/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

Thanks for clarifying. @lisakinpa's response explains well. In short the sentinel lymph node is removed and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775601/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

nikkifrn @nikkifrn Next month may become overwhelming, but you need to take one step at time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905192/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I would contact them immediately to see what the next step is, I am hoping you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940285/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I had my port placed on the left, same side as my BC...not sure why. I...

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Discussion: Question about port placement procedure: How long? What to expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I am 56 and I was diagnosed with LCIS a year and a half ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753564/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

I thought I was having a heart attack with shortness of breath, fatigue, etc and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969226/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

My advice to you is to get a biopsy now. I had already had cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769912/

Discussion: Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2022

@sandyjr I had drainage tubes for about 3 weeks - you measure each time the bulb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297830/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

It will be in August when I have my six month follow-up appt with the surgeon’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841365/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I do not understand, why are you talking a mastectomy? I had invasive ductile carcinoma with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846590/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Also . . . the cancer I had is >90% ER+ HER2 neg. Was on HRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039711/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 9:52pm

Thank you for the information. My mom died of breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693282/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I had a recent diagnosis of DCIS that was found on a 3D mammogram & had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759703/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

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