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The stereotactic biopsy is a lengthy procedure; 30-40 minutes depending on the location & ease of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247799/

Discussion: Architectural Distortion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:14am

Hi @kandisn, I was also recently diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. The decision of lumpectomy versus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194136/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

I had single mastectomy 2 yrs ago...I had read posts where many women seemed to suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148063/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I was also diagnosed with early stage invasive ductal and then on second opinion at Mayo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196293/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

I've never heard of that type of infection so I dont have any input there, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178790/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Hi As I wait for my appointment this Monday with my surgeon and oncologist it's my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159018/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I too am in the difficult phase of waiting. I had a lumpectomy on August 20....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133575/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Hi - I also had 5cm+ DCIS hormone negative with grade 3 diagnosis - we had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113933/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Posted my situation before - DX ADH after CNB and MRI, but no cancer. Excisional Biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907593/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

@colleenyoung Sorry for the delay. I’m just getting over a really bad sinus infection. Well I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868151/

Discussion: Haven’t been diagnosed, patiently and anxiously waiting.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

@madobby I know this is frightening, and probably a little maddening as well. It was for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795358/

Discussion: Waiting for answers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I had frozen section examined during my surgery for breast cancer at Mayo. The biggest benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761351/

Discussion: Frozen Section Examination during surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Thank you. I was supposed to have my 5th dose of Zometa in November. The tooth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689373/

Discussion: Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

@trivia I am so sorry you have gone through all of this. It is so difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326497/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

@sandyjr Prior to my second surgery, was told that even with mastectomies, there is still some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319361/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

I am your age 72 years old, have been prescribed Verzenio (abemaciclib)- diagnosed with STAGE 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331246/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 10:58am

Please take my comments as my own - I don't wish to disrespect anyone that has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887223/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Which Mayo Clinic did you go to? I considered Mayo in Jacksonville, FL, but the commute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194830/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

I chose to be uneven, one is a "B" the other is a "D". I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070656/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Precancerous means you did not have invasive cancer… right? I had a lumpectomy 8 months ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033423/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

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