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An oncology surgeon may not have the skill to eliminate dog ears, but a plastic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516158/

Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 10:06pm

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

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

It’s great when you feel confident about finding the right decision for yourself. 22 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366748/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

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

The DIEP flap surgery was 16 hours. I am 10 weeks out and still can't stand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381548/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

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

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

I choose a double mastectomy, they thought the cancer was only in the right sight, after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480481/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 11:20am

I had ILC in one breast and I also had IDC in the other breast. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016946/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

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

@basslakebabe19 I had partial mastectomies, but am quite flat now going from DDD down to about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297822/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2020

I just had bilateral in Jan and love the fact that I had both removed. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244442/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

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