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Unusual Presentation of DCIS
I'm writing to make others aware of what I think is probably a very unusual presentation of DCIS. I started with a slightly sore breast....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 1 hour ago
Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence
Hello fellow warriors. My name is Lynne. This is my 2nd time with breast cancer. I was 1st diagnosed in December 2006 and opted for...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1, 2022
Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?
On December 2022 after a Diagnostic Mammogram followed by biopsy and then a Excisional biopsy I was diagnosed with ALH and microcalcifications. I’m a high...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 26 12:42pm
7mm invasive ductal carcinoma
Newly diagnosed. Extremely frightened. Surgeon says lumpectomy and possible radiation. Awaiting results for HER2. Radiation scares me. I would appreciate any thoughts
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 10 9:29am
Waiting for answers
Hi everyone, The past few weeks have been horrid. From mammogram to diagnosis is so stressful. Information about my diagnosis has come to me in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 12, 2023
Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?
I’m 75 and the cancer surgeon will remove the cancerous tissue including lymph nodes and then the oncoplasticsurgeon will do a reduction on both breasts....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2023
Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?
Hi, I had a double mastectomy in March due to DCIS on both sides. It was detected early but was extensive, including lymph nodes in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 19 6:55pm
Lymphedema ByPass Surgery
Hello, Has anyone had a Lymphedema ByPass surgery after removal of lymph Nodes to help with lymphedema after lympectomy for Breast Cancer? Due to swelling...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 31 3:58pm
Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?
Last month, I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations in my left breast and posted some questions here. Everyone was so supportive, and it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 29 1:18pm
MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue
Recently, I had my first mammogram post treatment for IDC with one sentinel lymph node involved (I had surgery, radiation, ovarian suppression--and then ovary removal,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2022
PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma
Recently diagnosed with grade 1 ER/PR+ HER2-, IVD in right breast. Second biopsy in same side of breast revealed benign condition called PASH. After reading...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 20 7:42am
Anastrozole before surgery
This fall I was diagnosed with stage IIIb breast cancer. I have an approximate 3 cm tumor in my lower right breast with skin invasion...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 2, 2022
Invasive breast cancer: What's next?
I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. My patho report only said that. What Dow this mean? What’s next? I’m waiting for a call from...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 10 5:24pm
Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.
Hello. Three years ago I had a simple, skin sparring, mastectomy with 4 sentinel lymph nodes removed. The last time I saw my surgeon, was...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 20, 2023
Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?
I had my surgery at Mayo JAX, now I am to have manual breast exams every 6 months. Do I see a GYN, a surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 31 4:15pm
Anyone have bowel issues after radiation for breast cancer?
HiHas anyone experienced bowel issues after radiation treatment. I am having a colonoscopy. My surgeon thinks I may have colitis. I have have IBS. It...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 1 7:57am
Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me
I did a 3D mammogram (BILATERAL DIGITAL DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAPHY TOMO WITH CAD) with BI-RADS Category 4: Suspicious Abnormality (very dense breast with Radiologist recommended sugical...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 8, 2023
Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!
A friend of mine has had breast cancer twice...DCIS and IDC....both breasts....as I have. She told me that she had suggested mastectomy to her surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2023
Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?
I had 2 consults this week. One recommended lumpectomy followed by radiation, then AI, and one for mastectomy with AI. One surgeon confident I didn’t...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2022
Fat grafting from thighs to cover rippling on breasts
Hi Community. It's been 12 days since I had my expanders replaced with implants. In 3 months, I will undergo a fat transfer from my...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 12 hours ago