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@anjalima Hello, I can’t get in for my MRI until August 30th. I’m nervous that since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112199/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Ultra sound and mri the new lump breast. It may not have showed up as cancer...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

The gadiolium..Spelled? Is dye they use in mri of breasts. It lights up breast cancer. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013538/

Discussion: Has the contrast used in an MRI caused anyone to have kidney damage?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

It’s all a whirlwind at the time of diagnosis, and it’s not easy to make all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772246/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

First post for me tho dx’d a year ago earlier this month with ER + ILC...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Hi There: Interesting that I read your comment this morning. I just came from the dentist...

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Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had...

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Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I’m probably not going to be very helpful since I had a double mastectomy, a few...

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Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Hey! Thank you for asking. I did receive my pathology. Then took another week to get...

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Discussion: Waiting on pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

@enaska1 Hi Joanna, yes, you should do genetic testing before the lumpectomy. I was scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941298/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I saw a breast surgeon in San Diego, he said 15% chance . I have 2...

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Discussion: What % of women with ADH contract breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Hi @deborahmontana I had bilateral total mastectomies (not radical thankfully, not skin or nipple sparing as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963444/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

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

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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

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

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

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

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

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