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Hello. Through my biopsy, I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754134/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

You specifically mean a lumpectomy, or “breast conserving surgery?” I had mine July 25 and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742658/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Oahu, can you switch to an oncologist who is actually paying attention? And see someone sooner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698836/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

I was just diagnosed in the middle of January with grade II infiltrating ductal carcinoma in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689137/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

Oh Linda I'm so sorry! I met with the surgeon yesterday and she is extremely capable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337582/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

Lymphedema Update - I've been having 'words' with my breast surgeon department regarding this lymphedema issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87517/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

@dac58 You would have to check with your care center/provider. At the large facility I belong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271729/

Discussion: Aromasin (exemestane)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2019

@cindylb - I too developed lymphedema after surgery and had seromas drained many times. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267101/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

@lpac304, I hope you are tolerating your treatments well. At least it is giving you time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267998/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:31am

This year I've had what the doctor is calling a "recurrence" of breast cancer within my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225826/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 7:52pm

I don’t know how many of you do this - but I take a photo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230365/

Discussion: Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:23pm

I’m glad your surgery went well and there are no complications. You have been well prepared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263145/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 7:11am

I am 73 years old and I had DCIS in the left breast 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Windyshores, mine are different sizes too. I have more extra skin left on the R side....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017835/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Totally understand, @ema1 - A similar thing happened in my case. Actually, in my case, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979649/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@lpk28 Welcome to Mayo Connect! I think most of us are somewhat confused when we get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943384/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Ugh, how frustrating for you! I hope you get it resolved very soon! Yeah I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930566/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

Can you give me someone of a breakdown of what will happen with my first time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906280/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

This is a decision you definitely need to have a serious talk with your physician about....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859384/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

@phillypeach515 & @rarelybees2889 , I have also read about the " wait and see monitor method"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814438/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

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