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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

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 12:43pm

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

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

I still cannot wrap my head around why we don't opt for a mastectomy and get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818495/

Discussion: Round 3: Getting breast cancer, stage 0, three times

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Partial mastectomy is lumpectomy. I think you should wait until you get your genetic test results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208274/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Hi, I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast with focal microinvasion. Then was sent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756512/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Hi, I was faced at age 43 with the dilemma of mastectomy vs. lumpectomy in 1992....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244904/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:13pm

@nataliehope Be sure to talk with your oncologist and surgeon regarding mastectomy versus lumpectomy for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208272/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2020

There is a balancing act with every person. I had ILC, clear sentinel nodes and close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013133/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

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