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What is doctor supposed to do when sentinel lymph node biopsy fails?
What is surgeon supposed to do when sentinel lymph nodes biopsy fails? I had 7 good lymph nodes removed from my right breast. I had...
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Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?
I’ve just found out i have invasive lobular carcinoma. Stage 2. I have an appointment with a surgeon today and an oncologist next week. Not...
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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...
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“5 year survival” starts at diagnosis or when therapy ends?
My surgeon said I had an “82%” chance of surviving 5 years. I was so blown away I didn’t ask when does that 5 years...
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Is 81 too old for a lumpectomy in Stage 1 Grade 2 IDC?
Surgeon told me that a lumpectomy is not recommended for a small Stage 1 Grade 2 Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma tumor due to my age 81....
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Did your journey start by reading the books by this lifelong advocate?
I was moved to tears for the life of this surgeon, researcher, advocate, author of The Breast Book and creator of army of women. Dr....
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Waiting on pathology
Hi all! I have hesitated to post but I’m going crazy. I discovered a large indentation under my right breast. Being seen at the breast...
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Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy
I would like to hear from anyone who had a high BMI and chose Aesthetic Flat closure. My BMI mine is like 42-43. I am...
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Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy
Newly diagnosed, yesterday! My pcp had breast cancer and so she filled me in a bit. She mentioned lumpectomy then maybe moving on to mastectomy....
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Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.
I don't really have a question yet, I'm just scared and trying to find good info without Dr. Googling everything. I don't know what kind...
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I would think she should see an actual "breast surgeon" as well as a plastic surgeon....
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