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I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction afterwards. It took my plastic surgeon 7.5 hours to...

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Discussion: Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

In October 2022, my oncologist said I'd be dead in 1-2 years without chemo (which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887426/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

@jjj512 I too had my yearly mammograms in 12/21 come back with architectural distortion. The steps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878798/

Discussion: Findings in Mammogram

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hi @keiracancer -- your post would be something I've written myself. I was also 54, divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835907/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I understand your frustration @jaynep. I have found over the years we are our best advocates....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808918/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I think the questions above are excellent and a good place to start. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793986/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

I don't think it is accurate that 'everyone gets' lymphedema...I watched a Mayoclinic video and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749957/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

I take mine at night with my cholesterol med (genetically high from my mom). My PC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688887/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

While on Ibrance my cancer progressed as shown in my PET scans and my tumor markers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117391/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2017

It's a tough road. There are doctors who listen and who will treat you concerns with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304547/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

The beginning of this journey is a biopsy to find out what type of cancer you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930788/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for your reply on this. You said something that hadn't hit home for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797291/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Let me share what I have recently learned about breast implant problems. I’m only referring to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700322/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I want to but I don't know how. I asked my surgeon in an email what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665693/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

@userunknown I've read about Dr. Kaufman and the website says he is the only one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176251/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 13, 2019

I re-read your post and wanted to relate what kinds of sensations I was left with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208255/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2018

My cancer was found by me. It was in the lower left breast where it attaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131557/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Hi ! I was also a Hygienist👍 started on letrozole first, first month was OK after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067254/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

lobular carcinoma can be difficult to detect. They want to do the MRI to get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065115/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

Hi Timely, my treatment plan is: --Breast MRI once a year, alternating with --Mammogram once a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816153/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

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