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I had the same thing and it finally did resolve almost two years later. I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075574/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 9:15am

Yes, I went flat and fortunately, my surgeon gave me a very smooth chest. I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017974/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 12:04pm

@jane2024 not sure what you mean by the "aesthetic flat closure." A plastic surgeon was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025146/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29 6:43pm

My initial diagnosis was done at a certified center for breast health involving a diagnostic mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947622/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

See the surgeon you are not bothering her, this is what they do, they want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069480/

Discussion: Fat Necrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:49am

Thank you for sharing your story. We all have to hear what the doctors say, research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074065/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24 8:40pm

My surgeon said that ovaries are connected to somehow breast cancer. They have seen it spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100260/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 9:46am

I had a total mastectomy when I was 75 years old. The surgeon did not do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779144/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Just an update - my appointment with the surgeon went well, he explained the pathology results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081216/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 9:30am

I’m so sorry to hear of your situation. If you’re now experiencing some concern, I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869005/

Discussion: Changing Doctors for Followup: Who do I see?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I think you did. After the first surgeon could not get it the 1st 2 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931497/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Negative genetic also for me. Mine is IDC too We are so very similar types. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100496/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 3:46pm

Thank you so much for your reply. I am in Arizona. While I have a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336515/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Yes, the cancer team is very well aware. I requested a care team meeting with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786864/

Discussion: Radiation treatment and pulmonary fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

This was the first diagnosis after an annual mammogram then biopsy with scans. The hospital system...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886220/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

When I had my mastectomy, I had a tissue expander placed and filled as I wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932485/

Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Dr Melissa Mitchell, radiation oncologist; Dr Damodaran, medical oncologist; Dr Mark Villa, plastic surgeon, Dr Adesoye,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010216/

Discussion: HER2 positive stage 1 or 2 diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 3:03pm

Yes I had it. I felt a small but hard lump just a week before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081047/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 5:37am

Agree. If cancer cells are left they must be removed. Please consider following the advice of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980865/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

kikay @kikay First, I doubt your surgeon mess up. A surgeon goal is a balance between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980788/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

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