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My sister warned me about that. My surgeon assured me I'll be "under" at that time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611810/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2021

My surgeon/ breast specialists did not recommend any surgery. The radiologist does recommend a lumpectomy based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

See the surgeon you are not bothering her, this is what they do, they want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069479/

Discussion: Fat Necrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:46am

If you can, do post what you learn! My surgeon/oncologist was away at a conference this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782991/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Yes, and they were addressed. Made a decision not to use my own tissue, plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679062/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2022

Thanks, the surgeon wants to wait for clear lab report after lumpectomy so they don’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939584/

Discussion: Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

My surgeon was Sarah McLaughlin. Please look her up on Mayo Fl website.I believe she’s the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947530/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

@mari Read up on Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act- reconstruction should be covered. Google pictures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312767/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

@semurrey I think you should talk w/ your surgeon and let him know about you getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842155/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I feel so fortunate that our hospital has a wonderful program for breast cancer patients. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163209/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 9:11pm

@kware75 . How many nodes did they find positive? Were they axillary or sentinel nodes? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764363/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I'm guessing that I didn't have enough belly fat. Nothing was said about it at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644120/

Discussion: Has something shown up on your scans after mastectomy/diep flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

I had my unilateral mastectomy on Monday from 12 to 4. The plastic surgeon did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773920/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

I just saw on the portal that I’ve been placed with a new surgeon not far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907257/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

If going to a clinic that has a residency / fellow program, make sure to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906445/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Yes, sometimes chemotherapy is given before surgery. This is called neoadjuvant therapy Here is how it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103119/

Discussion: When is chemo done before breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2016

Texas5, I'm in a similar position with the decision to radiate causing more anxiety than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187429/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9 1:47pm

I don't know what LDH or LCIS is. But I am scheduled to see the surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795874/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

I was told radiation shrinks the breast a bit. So my plastic surgeon made it a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939155/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

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