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@lauraho, do you want radiation or mastectomy. I think it comes down to that. Some folks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775109/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

@wpglea I had mastectomies and went "flat." I switched from generic anastrazole to brand name letrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890861/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Same here! Flat chested and wasn’t interested in the reconstruction. I am turning 47 this April....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823123/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

@sandyjr Sandy - you're right about mastectomy. Although I wasn't full mastectom, mine was "partial" which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333455/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Wow so proud of you to have done that 28 years ago I wish I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107260/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

I choose not to take them. I'm 66 and want the most out of life. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270093/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 11:35am

Many of us have both taken off. (We have a legal right to symmetry apparently.) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858770/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

@windyshores Thank you for your response. I am also going flat and I am encouraged by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794419/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy just one month ago. We purchased a Lazyboy recliner. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/70649/

Discussion: electric recliner chair and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2020

Thank you very much @janisbrede. For us "flat" meant no expnders or nything else. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835722/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I was told abdominal tissue use prolongs the recovery so I opted for the expanders. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650349/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

My doctor did not recommend reconstruction or not. She simply told me honestly what would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067993/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

I'm a caregiver, and in the year before I had my own breast cancer diagnosis, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069164/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

I’m 63, couldn’t take some meds due to history of massive saddle pe & dvt. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960770/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Does anyone know about seromas after lymph node biopsy(was negative) I has been aspirated 7 times....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956330/

Discussion: I came through the surgery just fine!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

I was dx with TNBC and am BRCA2+ oncologist suggested DMX but surgeon said I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354537/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23 10:38am

Sounds familiar. I saw 4 surgeons in Florida and flew to Boston to see the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775077/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

Hi Chris, I've been flat for two days with very bad uncontrollable diarhoea. Really battled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161671/

Discussion: Orange peel skin...22 years post diagnosis 8 years post last surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about her bad experience. I went to Mayo in MN,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835025/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I am a 54 yr old female considering a Total Mastectomy without any breast reconstruction. Divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48054/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

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