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Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH): What questions to ask the surgeon?
Hello,I was recently diagnosed with ADH. A few days after my biopsy the nurse called to tell me I had ADH, and that I needed...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3 7:41am
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 16, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Mar 9 12:49pm
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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DCIS grade 3
I haven’t yet seen my surgeon, just got the pathology back (DCIS, grade 3, ER positive) a few days ago and I am trying to...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 4 days ago