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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 12, 2024
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....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 26, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 21 1:24pm
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 19, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 3 5:50pm
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 20 6:56pm
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 14, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 18, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2023
Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?
I had a consult today with a breast surgeon due to my biopsy finding ADH and LCIS. However, the surgeon said they had a different...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 15 10:14am
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 20, 2024
bilateral mastectomy implant removal before chemo
It's been 31 days since my mastectomy and implant (bilateral). I was scheduled for port placement 3 days ago. The surgeon refused to place the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 25 6:32am
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: May 22 2:08pm
Tips for finding someone who will agree to biopsy?
I have a small mass that is in the posterior third, near the chest wall. It was seen on mammogram but could not be located...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 1 7:55am
How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?
Three months ago i was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ; non-invasive) but then had to have an MRI which showed other areas of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
Many problems with Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
Hello everyone. I’m here to ask a few things about breast reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy. I hope you don’t mind that I’m not the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2023