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So happy for you! Just amazing!! Did you have mastectomy or lumpectomy? Just watched this beautiful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763838/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

I’m sorry. You had to have two surgeries? Why was that? They offered you the mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873847/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

would love to hear about this as I am deciding between mastectomy or lumpectomy with rad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340412/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

Thank you at Delfina three did you also have to have radiation and surgery and did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424322/

Discussion: Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

@wews I'm interested that you had a bilateral mastectomy for stage 1a ILC. Mine was stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565596/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 12:54pm

Welcome to Connect. I certainly hope you'll find some helpful answers here. I'm going to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388599/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

This video guides you through exercises soon after surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo1S-K2MetM @karendb, yoga can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238394/

Discussion: Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

@poliana22 maybe ask if your LVI is focal or extensive, and if it is in lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797711/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I did Adriamycin, cytoxan and Taxol. Did you have residual disease and is that why you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101246/

Discussion: New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Good morning, I have just been diagnosed with Extensive Low Grade DCIS with a small Invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970977/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

@mmichele and @mandyc, welcome. Deciding on treatment is a very personal decision that is hard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972569/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

No. I am in the beginning stages of consultations only. No set in stone decision on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252584/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

I had DCIS surgery in 2022. I was given a choice of mastectomy, simple lumpectomy, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1561642/

Discussion: Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 9:16am

Margo, welcome. Choosing between a lumpectomy vs a mastectomy is a big decision. You may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758586/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

I was also given the choice of a mastectomy or lumpectomy, however, I had all ready...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339605/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Hi Colleen, if this is a high risk familial mutation for breast cancer I probably would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329311/

Discussion: RAD50 c.1245+2C>G mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2020

I didn’t have lumpectomy option. I was told I needed unilateral and I immediately knew I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846171/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I am er+, pr-, her2-. My doctor got clean margins and 1 node that was negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772570/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

I'm posting this article included in today's ASCO email as it specifically refers to radiation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815815/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I think each person has to make decision that is right for them. I was recently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944389/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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