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Looking for DCIS Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon Recommendations
I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast and after a MRI, they found DCIS in another location in the left breast. I am...
Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?
I am waiting for biopsy results but a radiologist told me he is sure I have breast cancer based on ultrasound characteristics of a mass....
Breast surgeon questions
I just got my diagnosis yesterday (DCIS, R breast); awaiting a call to schedule the breast surgeon consultation; during the diagnosis call I got a...
Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo
I am five years post bilateral mastectomy. I have had nine reconstruction surgeries. I am looking for everyone’s best recommendations for a surgeon who specializes...
Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery
Good morning all, Had lumpectomy 3-18 went back on 3-28 thinking surgeon would release me to oncologist but No ! She told me they missed...
Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon
Hi just had a 2 tumor lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal. I am waiting to meet with surgeon Friday. In the meantime I’m able...
Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic
I have had a double mastectomy and expanders placed back on October 21, 2024.I have had complications with my left expander since the placemat, seroma...
My plastic surgeon at my last visit
Said, “now you have the small breasts you always wanted.”I have no idea where she ever got the idea I wanted small breasts.I always wanted...
Pain unmanaged: Considering change in breast cancer surgeon
I am six months post lumpectomy and am considering a change in breast cancer surgery as I have concerns that surgeon not taking pain seriously.Has...
Upcoming consultation with Breast surgeon: What questions to ask?
I have IDC (ER+ HER2-) grade 2 with 5mm tumor. I am meeting with the surgeon early next week for consultation. The appointment is supposed...
Has anyone here changed their surgeon before having a mastectomy?
Has anyone here changed their surgeon before having a mastectomy? If so, what was your experience like, and do you have any recommendations for finding...
See video with breast surgeon, a 2-time breast cancer survivor
Dr. Liz Riordan is a breast cancer surgeon that has had breast cancer twice and to help others going thru it she has very helpful...
Seroma after drain removal? What questions should I ask the surgeon?
I am having swelling (Seroma is a collection of serous fluid in the dead space of post-mastectomy) has anyone experienced this after surgery. Please tell...
How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?
I had surgery for invasive ductal carcinoma last September. They removed two lymph nodes which contained scarce amounts of cancerous tissue. I am now wondering...
How to vet breast surgeons?
What is the appropriate process? Can you ask for prior patients as references? How do you know if a doctor has a successful track record...
Anyone get DIEPflap reconstruction w/mastectomy and Medicare?
I’m going in for a mastectomy (left side) and would like diepflap surgery to reconstruct but the plastic surgeon says it’s not covered under Medicare....
Did you have Home Health Nurse for recovery post surgery?
Hello beautiful souls, I had the surgery on Monday unilateral mastectomy on my left breast. They removed 4 sentinel nodes and waiting for the results....
Will columnlar cell change hyperplasia require follow up?
I see breast surgeon soon for follow up of excisional duct and intraductal papillloma removal, but am wondering if I can now just return to...
MRI core biospy 4 weeks ago: Blood discharge normal?
Mri found intraductal papilloma that was causing unilateral spontaneous clear nipple discharge. At 4 weeks post biopsy, I am now having dark blood discharge. I...
Fat Necrosis
I have lumps where lymph nodes are that are sore. Onc says it's just fat necrosis. My surgeon told me to cone see her for...
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